In the small town of Nugget City, Steve Downing, also known as The Durango Kid, arrives to investigate the murder of his brother-in-law, owner of the Carr Mine. However, he's warned by Molly Tavish to leave town or risk being killed, as her brothers lead a ranching clan in a bitter conflict against the miners. As tensions escalate, Sam Ashton, the miner's leader, spreads a rumor that Tommy Tavish killed Steve's relative, only for Tommy to be murdered and Steve's hat left at the crime scene. Determined to bring justice to the lawless town, Steve, with the help of Smiley Burnett, breaks out of jail and takes on the role of the Durango Kid to exact revenge on those responsible.
South of Death Valley
Steve Downing, a rugged investigator, arrives in Nugget City to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of his brother-in-law, the owner of the Carr Mine.
