Toquima Cave Explained

Toquima Cave
Location:Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin, Nevada
Coordinates:39.1869°N -116.7867°W
Added:April 4, 2002
Refnum:02000298

The Toquima Cave, located on Pete's Summit in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Austin, Nevada, is a historic site having cultural importance to Native Americans, specifically to the Western Shoshone.[1] Also known as Pott's Cave, as Traditional Cultural Property 26-La1, and as Toiyabe N.F. Site TY-71, the cave and a 40acres area was listed as an archeological site on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.Media views of the Toquima cave are available.[2] The cave entrance is fenced off and access to the cave is limited.[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toquima Cave. (includes 360 degree panoramic interactive view)
  2. For example: Youtube video of Toquima cave, 2:38 long
  3. Web site: Toquima Cave . Nevada State Historic Preservation Office . June 4, 2020. State Historical Marker No. 136.