The Bradshaw Mountains are a major mountain range in central Arizona. There has been a rich and long history with regard to gold mining in the area. Even today, the place is known to have a huge potential for someone to search for gold and find it in abundance. The mountains lie within Yavapai County, […]
Swansea is a ghost town located about 50 miles southwest of Lake Havasu in La Paz Country. The town itself was established in 1909, but the mineral discoveries of the surrounding hills were made much earlier. The town’s mining was centered primarily on mining of copper ore, where it was specialized in processing and smelting […]
Chloride, Arizona is a small settlement in the heart of Mohave County. It is a rather inconspicuous desert town if you visit now today, but at one time it was a booming mining camp. The Town is Founded… But Mining is Yet to Come That was the time when gold and silver was […]
The Mojave Desert is large and unforgiving region in Northwestern Arizona, Southern California and Southern Nevada. Throughout its vast 50,000-mile territory, it has only one river, the Colorado River. The water that pours from rains is barely enough to keep the scanty flora of this region alive. The desert is bordered by high mountain ranges. […]
All that is left of Charleston is a few stone basements covered with underbrush. It’s history is closely tied to that of Tombstone, Arizona, due to the close proximity and the scoundrels that frequented both towns. Although the town of Charleston is long dead, its life should not be forgotten. The Foundation of Charleston . Silver […]
The Congress Mine lasted for decades and was the pride of Arizona In the southern of Yavapai county of Arizona lies a small town. It has a population of less than 5,000 people and is mostly used as a bedroom community for nearby Wickenburg. It may not look like much today, but this […]
Arizona is a favorite destination for metal detectorists. This is perhaps because of its rich mining history and the mild winter climate that allows for prospecting throughout the year. It is important to note that to find a perfect spot for metal detecting you will have to do some research. There is a lot of […]