Silverado Canyon
Silverado Canyon by Susan Deering, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on December 10, 2008, offers a detailed exploration of a unique area nestled in the Santa Ana Mountains. This 130-page book delves into the history of Silverado Canyon, originally known as Canon de la Madera, highlighting its transformation from a timber-rich landscape to a bustling mining town following the discovery of silver in 1877. The narrative captures the evolution of the canyon through various phases, including its promotion as a health resort after the mining boom subsided.
Readers will find a rich account of the canyon’s past, detailing the arrival of non-native homesteaders in 1876 and the subsequent influx of miners seeking fortune. The book discusses how the natural beauty of Silverado attracted visitors, leading to the conversion of abandoned cabins into vacation homes. Through its examination of local history, Silverado Canyon presents a vivid picture of the area’s resilience amid challenges such as fire and flood, making it a significant part of Orange County’s heritage.
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Hidden in the Santa Ana Mountains below Santiago Peak is a canyon called Silverado. The Spaniards called it Canon de la Madera because of the abundance of timber. The first non-native homesteaders arrived in 1876 to tend bees and grow fruit trees. With the discovery in 1877 of quartz deposits embedded with silver, the canyon became a hotbed of activity, with possibilities of newfound fortune for the hundreds of men who arrived there. Renamed Silverado City, the heart of the canyon turned into a bustling mining town. After the silver bust, peace and quiet returned and Silverado was promoted as a health resort, a place to “take the waters” that flowed from the natural sulfur springs. Attracted by the beauty of the canyon, city dwellers began visiting. Abandoned cabins were turned into small bungalows and used as vacation homes and eventually year-round residences. Through boom and bust, fire and flood, the canyon remains a unique and enchanting part of Orange County.
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