Toquima Cave

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][2] Also known as Pott's Cave, as Traditional Cultural Property 26-La1, and as Toiyabe N.F. Site TY-71, the cave and a 40-acre (16 ha) area was listed as an archeological site on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1] Media views of the Toquima cave are available.[3] The cave entrance is fenced off and access to the cave is limited.[2][4]

Toquima Cave
LocationHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin, Nevada
Coordinates39°11′13″N 116°47′12″W
Area40 acres (16 ha)
NRHP reference No.02000298[1]
Reference no.136
Added to NRHPApril 4, 2002

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Toquima Cave". (includes 360 degree panoramic interactive view)
  3. For example: Youtube video of Toquima cave, 2:38 long
  4. "Toquima Cave". Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved June 4, 2020. State Historical Marker No. 136.


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