The site was discovered by the archaeologist Bertha Parker in 1930 when she spotted fossil camel bone weathering out of a lake bed deposit.

Many visitors are attracted to the bird watching opportunities, namely the LeConte's and crissal thrashers.

[4] The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975.

[5] The proposed Yucca Mountain rail line is not expected to impact this site.

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