Alice Jones stands outside a mineral processing facility in Trona, California. More than 100 years ago, Trona was designed to house the workforce of a mining company. Its population, which once peaked at around 7,000, has now dropped to about 1,000, photographer Ewan Telford said.
Alice Jones stands outside a mineral processing facility in Trona, California. More than 100 years ago, Trona was designed to house the workforce of a mining company. Its population, which once peaked at around 7,000, has now dropped to about 1,000, photographer Ewan Telford said.
Ewan Telford
An abandoned car in Trona. Telford visited the town to film a movie in 2006, but he's been back several times since.
An abandoned car in Trona. Telford visited the town to film a movie in 2006, but he's been back several times since.
Ewan Telford
Skid marks on concrete.
Skid marks on concrete.
Ewan Telford
Trona resident Fellicia shops at the local store with her son Kevin.
Trona resident Fellicia shops at the local store with her son Kevin.
Ewan Telford
The Elk's Lodge holds the last remaining bar in town.
The Elk's Lodge holds the last remaining bar in town.
Ewan Telford
A boy wears an Iron Man costume.
A boy wears an Iron Man costume.
Ewan Telford
Gene retired to the warmth of California after working in the Midwest.
Gene retired to the warmth of California after working in the Midwest.
Ewan Telford
An interior of Trona's Presbyterian Church. The town has 14 churches of various denominations.
An interior of Trona's Presbyterian Church. The town has 14 churches of various denominations.
Ewan Telford
Ronny walks his dog through Trona.
Ronny walks his dog through Trona.
Ewan Telford
Trona is near the Mojave Desert.
Trona is near the Mojave Desert.
Ewan Telford
Bingo nights are held weekly at the Elk's Lodge.
Bingo nights are held weekly at the Elk's Lodge.
Ewan Telford
Benny stands outside the Esparza Family Restaurant, Trona's only eatery.
Benny stands outside the Esparza Family Restaurant, Trona's only eatery.
Ewan Telford
Trona is named for the chemical used to make soda ash, a substance typically found in glass and some detergents.
Trona is named for the chemical used to make soda ash, a substance typically found in glass and some detergents.
Ewan Telford