Mountain man Pauline Weaver discovered gold in the vicinity in January 1862, and the district produced about 50,000 troy ounces of gold per year in 1863 and 1864.
Mountain man Pauline Weaver discovered gold in the vicinity in January 1862, starting the Colorado River gold rush. This district produced about 50,000 troy ounces of gold per year in 1863 and 1864.