Klondyke
[This is about the railroad stop. For the mining camp, see Klondike.]
During development of Southern Klondike in 1899, the search for a reliable water source led to the sinking of numerous wells. The one which was successful was three miles below camp, and water was hauled in from what became known as Klondike Well. In 1905, the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad laid tracks through the area and naturally Klondike Well was a prime location for a water stop. The T&G built a new pump house, water tower, and station house at the well, which they labelled 'Klondyke'. Though fire destroyed all but the water tower and caused $5,000 in damage on March 3, 1919, the facilities were rebuilt and Klondyke was used throughout the life of the railroad until operations were suspended on October 1, 1946 and the line was subsequently abandoned.
