|
The Techatticup Mine has been the set of two movies. The first,
Breakdown, with Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan, was released in
1997 and several artifacts from the movie can be seen at the site. Several years later, the movie 3000 Miles to Graceland, was
released in 2001, parts of which were filmed at the mine site. This movie, again with Kurt Russell, as well as an all star cast
including Kevin Costner, Courtney Cox, Christian Slater, and David Arquette, shot several scenes here including the scene where the Lucky
Strike gas station blows up . Props from the movie, including the
crashed airplane can still be seen at the site.
Beyond
Techatticup, the road continues to wind its way to the
Colorado
River where it opens up to panoramic views across Lake Mohave into
Arizona. On the river below once stood Nelson’s landing, long gone today. Numerous old roads angle down toward the lake where much of the area is
administered by the National Park Service. Be aware that
severe penalties can be levied for off-roading in National Park areas.
If you
travel the outlying land, be cautious as there are many open mines and
ventilation shafts. Though most of the mines in the district are
no longer active, the majority are on private property and are so
posted. Respect these no-trespassing signs as reports have it that
local land owners are quick to prosecute trespassers.
To get to
Eldorado Canyon
follow I-95 south of Boulder City for 13 miles to SR 165. Turn
left on SR 165 (Nelson Road) for about 11 miles to Nelson. Continuing from Nelson, the Techatticup Mine is just a few more miles
down the winding road, and a few miles beyond that, is Lake Mohave.
Contact Information:
Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours
Highway 165 between Nelson,
Nevada
and the Colorado River
702-291-0026
©
Kathy Weiser/Legends of
America, updated November, 2010.
Also See:
Hell Dogs of
Eldorado Canyon - Ghostly Canine Apparitions -
Next Page
|
