Established in 1904 as an operations base for the Southern Pacific Railroad, particularly the construction of the Lucin Cutoff across the Great Salt Lake in Utah, which bypassed the town of Terrace, Utah. Originally named Bauvard, the town was renamed Montello in 1912. With the railroad’s shift from steam to diesel locomotives in the 1940s and 1950s, the town began to decline, as this made the servicing facilities at Montello obsolete. Montello is northeast from Oasis.
Recommended Resources
A brief profile and history of the semi-ghost town of Montello, Nevada is put forward, including information about roads accessing the town, climate data, and the types of buildings remaining.
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nv/montello.htm
The Montello, Nevada campus is part of the Elko County School District. Its location, contacts, staff information, photographs, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.montello.ecsdnv.net/
Constructed in 1964, the renovated ten-room motel and RV spaces are situated in historic Montello, Nevada. Its location and services are featured, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.pilotmotel.com/
Tecoma Valley Land Company, Inc.
The Montello, Nevada company has been involved in land sales within northeastern Nevada since 1988. A description of the area, climate, land uses, hunting opportunities, and parcel sizes and prices are featured.
http://www.tecomavalleylandcompany.com/
Located in Montello, Nevada, the Winecup Gamble Ranch encompasses nearly a million acres, and it one of the largest working operations in the United States. Its history, cattle, and wildlife operations are featured, with photographs and a map showing its location.
http://www.winecupgambleranch.com/
