The city of Quartz rests on the eastern bank of the mighty Colorado River. Due to its distance from the New Nevada Ranger Center, it has become a safe haven for thieves, murderers, arsonists, and just about every other sort of undesirable you’d care to name. The seat of local government has been usurped by Ugly John, a rather miserable sort, made more so by his recent failed attempt at kidnapping.
Gary Glow’s Guide to Vacation (Non-Radioactive) Hotspots lists Quartz as a 3 out of 10. Of course, that’s not too bad in comparison to its neighbors, Needles and Las Vegas.
The city of Quartz sprawls across the plains here, staring down haughtily at the raging river below. The blazing sun beats down on ratty, ramshackle buildings which stand in direct conflict with the laws of physics. Why the entire place hasn't collapsed into a pile of rubble is anybody's guess