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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

China Diggings and Reservoir is located within the Park, south of the Diggins. The Chinese owned a hydraulic mine here and the reservoir supplied water for mining. Reservoir and irrigation construction were part of the skill the Chinese brought from Guangdong.

Hours: Museum is open Fri-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: $8 per private vehicle
Contact: (530) 265-2740

Location: 23579 N. Bloomfield Rd.
City: Nevada City
State: CA
ZIP: 95959
County: Nevada County
Submitted by: MinJoo Choi, 1882 Foundation

Additional Features:
Chinese labor site, Mining

Land Ownership:
California State Parks

Website:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494

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