Oatman Ghost Town, Arizona: Gold, Route 66, and Wild Burros
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…