Coppereid facts for kids
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Coppereid, Nevada
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Detail from 1910 USGS map of White Cloud Canyon and Coppereid
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 Coppereid, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Coppereid, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Elevation | 4,147 ft (1,264 m) |
Coppereid, also known as White Cloud City is a ghost town in Churchill County, Nevada. It had a total population of 40 people. The site of Coppereid is south of Lovelock, east of the Carson Sink in the Stillwater Range.
Geography
Coppereid is approximately 2,000 feet north and 2,400 feet west of the southeast corner of Nevada.
Soil
Coppereid has very soft, shallow, and well drained soils. They are found on mountain slopes. They are mostly dry throughout the year, except for Winter, where they become moist.
History
From 1893 to 1896, a small copper smelter was in operation.
Coppereid was named after John T. Reid. Coppereid had a post office from April 1907 to June 1914.
On December 2nd, 1909, Fallon became the supply for the site due to the fact that it was closer than Lovelock.
See also
In Spanish: White Cloud City (Nevada) para niños
