The Big Bug Mining District is a historic mining area situated in the Bradshaw Mountains of Central Arizona. The region gained attention for its rich gold deposits, but copper, silver and lead were also mined in the region. The town of Big Bug was established when gold placers were discovered at Big Bug Creek around […]
Quartzsite is a busy town during the winter. While it only has a population of about 4,000 people during the hot summer, nearly 250,000 people travel there during the winter! Most of these folks are “snowbirds” who come to enjoy the mild climate when the northern parts of the country are covered in snow. People […]
The Morenci Mine is located in eastern Arizona and is one of the largest copper reserves in the world. The mine is located along US Highway 191 near the small towns of Morenci and Clifton. It is about 10 miles from the southeastern edge of the San Carlos Indian Reservation. It is reported to contain […]
The town of Wickenburg, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, holds a history of difficult times, of trials and of tribulations. The town also holds a history of survival and perseverance. Wickenburg survived years of Indian raids, mine closures, floods and droughts, only to continue to grow and prosper. Wickenburg first became part of the United […]
