Goldfield is a ghost of its former self, but the legacy left by the miners remains strong. This humble town once boasted a roaring mining district. The Florence Mine has the tallest wooden headframe in Nevada—a title that it has held for over a century. The mine opened in 1906 and was worked with varying intensity until the 1970s. Today, the complex stands as a time capsule. The land is now part of a ranch for rescuing and rehabilitating donkeys and burros. The cavernous old mill serves as a hay…
