Brownstone Canyon Archaeological District
Historic district in Nevada, United States
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Brownstone Canyon Archaeological District comprises 2,920 acres (1,180 ha)[1] and is located in the La Madre Mountain Wilderness Area which covers 47,180 acres (19,090 ha) in southern Nevada.[1] The area is administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management and includes many petroglyphs.
LocationClark County, Nevada
Nearest cityLas Vegas, Nevada
Coordinates36.184°N 115.425°W
NRHPreferenceNo.82003212
Brownstone Canyon Archeological District | |
Brownstone Basin seen from Turtlehead Peak | |
  Location within Nevada  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Clark County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36.184°N 115.425°W |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003212 |
| Added to NRHP | September 22, 1982 |
History
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1982 for its significance during the period of 1975–2000.[2]
