Paul O. Kyle

ROCKLAND & ROCKLAND MINE

N 38° 39’ 7.99”

W 119° 5’ 35.98”

            Rockland is located about four miles south of Pine Grove. Gold was discovered in Rockland in 1868 shortly thereafter a 10-stamp mill was erected, but the mill burned down a few months later. It is said that the mining company did not have enough money to pay its employees and they decided to burn it down. In the early 1900’s another 5-stamp mill was erected and some other equipment was also erected to process the gold. The Rockland Mine was not as successful as Pine Grove and after several owners the mine ended operations in 1918.

            Rockland is an interesting place located in the pines, like Pine grove, and it has several buildings still standing and other that are not. Several of the buildings you’ll have to look for in the pines because they are obstructed from view. Some exploring of the area will usually produce some interesting finds.

            South of Yerington off of Hwy 208 is East Walker Road. Head south about ten miles to Pine Grove road. turn Right. About one mile turn left still heading south and travel about four miles to Rockland.