Arizona

Ghost towns in Arizona — copper mining towns, Wild West settlements, and desert ruins.

Arizona | Gold & Silver Mining

Jerome Ghost Town, Arizona: The Billion-Dollar Copper Camp That Slid Downhill
ByDarrel April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Jerome Ghost Town, Arizona: The Billion-Dollar Copper Camp That Slid Downhill Arizona Gold & Silver Mining Free to explore · ~14 min read Quick facts First mining claims1875 Town incorporated1899 Peak population~15,000 (1920s) Current population~450 residents Elevation5,200 ft on a 30° slope Primary industryCopper mining Major mine closed1953 (United Verde) DesignationNational Historic Landmark District State…

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Arizona | Gold & Silver Mining

Oatman Ghost Town, Arizona: Gold, Route 66, and Wild Burros
ByDarrel April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Oatman Ghost Town, Arizona: Gold, Route 66, and Wild Burros Arizona Gold & Silver Mining Free to visit · ~10 min read Quick facts Gold discovery1902 (Vivian Mine) Town renamed1909 Peak population3,500 – 10,000 (1920s-30s) Major mine closed1924 (United Eastern) Effectively abandoned1960s Total gold output2 million ounces State / CountyArizona / Mohave County Managed byUnincorporated…

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