ABOUT THIS SITE

Timbuctoo was once one of the most thriving gold rush towns in California’s Northern Mines district. Now it’s only the ghost of a ghost town. What happened? Why didn’t Timbuctoo become a tourist destination like other California Gold Country towns? Timbuctoo had a roaring past, and though it doesn’t have much of a present, it just might have a future.

This site is constantly evolving to add stories, images, history, and other information relating to this overlooked yet legendary place. Please reach out with questions and stories!

Site Updated 25 April 2025