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Masonic is truly a ghost of its former self. Close to the California/Nevada border
and only a short distance from the Chemung Mill, the remains of Masonic consist of a few old buildings, and the remains of a mill.
Gold discoveries in the area led to the establishment of a 10 stamp steam mill, as well as the town, in 1907. The Masonic population
of 500 produced over $600,000 in bullion by 1910, when, unfortunately, it went bankrupt. Masonic was active again in 1933, but died off by
1938. The area is well secluded. Plenty of wood for campfires is available from fallen buildings.
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