Midas is a small unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada.

In June 1907, James McDuffy discovered gold at the base of Owyhee Bluffs in Elko County, Nevada.

Two towns, Gold Circle and Summit were quickly created in proximity thereto.

[5] Despite the number of available gold ores in the area, miners found themselves unable to fully reap benefits due to the lack of stamp mills, leading to only the highest quality gold ores being prioritized for shipping to mills located at a distance from Midas.

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