Marker Hunter

1.

1 point

[16], Mineral County lists four mining towns in its last sentence. Which of these is not included in this sentence?

Bodie

Aurora

Rawhide

Belleville

2.

1 point

From US 95, State Route 291 offers the only direct paved access to [89] Paradise Valley.

True

False

3.

1 point

According to its plaque, [167] overlooks what particular trail in northern Nevada?

Hastings Cutoff

Applegate-Lassen Trail

California Emigrant Trail

Pony Express Trail

4.

1 point

These two historical markers, located at opposite ends of the state, document the use of camels in Nevada. What are they?

[177]

[104]

[188]

[199]

5.

1 point

I have conquered only Nevada historical markers... except for one instance where I bagged one California State Historical Landmark. What marker was it?

[34] Old Spanish Trail

[56] Virgin Valley

[37] Powell of the Colorado

[188] Von Schmidt Boundary Monument

6.

1 point

Which of these markers is located within a Nevada state park? Select all answers that apply.

[149]

[150]

[99]

[184]

7.

1 point

According to [110], what tribe did "Wagon Jack" belong to?

Shoshone

Washoe

Goshute

Paiute

8.

1 point

Which of these county seats is home to only ONE state historical marker?

Lovelock

Hawthorne

Goldfield

Yerington

9.

1 point

Which of these markers in Washoe County was moved from its original location?

[227] Lake Mansion

[221] Sand Harbor

[191] Verdi

[238] Huffakers

10.

1 point

"I am an historic marker located at the pavement's end of SR 400 in Pershing County. What marker am I?"

[23]

[145]

[232]

[17]

11.

1 point

What is the "westernmost" historical marker in Nevada?

[118] Luther Canyon

[219] Glenbrook

[128] The Great Train Robbery

[221] Sand Harbor

12.

1 point

Which of these markers have I designated as "seasonal-only?"

[246] Incline of the Sierra Nevada

[261] Spooner Summit

[209] Chollar Mine

[221] Sand Harbor

13.

1 point

At the end of my journey, I concluded that only six of these type of markers were still in existence. Which of these types of marker am I referring to?

"Classic"

"Standard (Mini)"

"Stone"

"Metal"

14.

1 point

Which of these markers represents Culverwell's Ranch?

[206] Hiko

[55] Caliente

[37] Pahranagat Valley

[160] Panaca Spring

15.

3 points

I'm feeling generous! See if you answer this one without referencing the website...
Which of these Douglas County markers mentions the notorious outlaw, Sam Brown?

[117] Kingsbury Grade

[123] Cradlebaugh Bridge

[207] Carson Valley

[118] Luther (Fay) Canyon

16.

1 point

Which of these historical markers has TWO plaques?

[6] El Dorado Canyon

[25] Nevada's Capitol

[196] U.S. Mint of Carson City

[267] Galena Creek Fish Hatchery

17.

1 point

Which of these is the only state historic marker on US 6 in between Tonopah and Ely (a whopping 160 mile stretch of highway!)?

[155] Silver Peak

[217] Tate's Stage Station

[172] Tybo

[100] Nevada Northern Railway

18.

1 point

What town do you need to visit to conquer Nevada's "northernmost" state historic marker?

McDermitt

Jackpot

Owyhee

Jarbidge

19.

3 points

BONUS! Which of these state historic markers can be found along the same paved highway with the same numbering?

[80] Eureka Courthouse

[207] Carson Valley

[164] Button Point

[229] Oil From Shale

20.

1 point

A small number of Nevada's historical markers have detailed maps embossed on their plaques. Which of these markers has them?

[147] A Home of Early Man

[83] Rock Creek

[56] Virgin Valley

[108] Ruby Valley Pony Express Station