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Arizona was originally part of the New Mexico territory. It had a bit of a rocky start even being declared Confederate Territory on August 1, 1861. This lasted until the Confederates packed up and left in February, 1862 with news of the California Column's impending arrival (they arrived in May of 1862) The official declaration of the Arizona Territory was made by President Lincoln on February 20, 1863. Arizona was proclaimed a state on February 14, 1912. Many people worked towards this goal including Charles Debrille Poston, known as the "Father of Arizona".
Historical Note: The four original Arizona counties were Yavapai, Pima, Yuma, and Mohave.
Arizona has a maximum width of 337 miles and a maximum length (north to south) of 391 miles. It has elevations from sea level in the southern portion of the state, to Humphrey's Peak which rises 12,670 feet in the north-central mountains. There are mountain forests, high plateaus, low deserts, and desert mountains. There is something for everyone's taste when it comes to outdoor activities.
For the adventurer and treasure hunter there are many stories of lost mines in Arizona. Some of these are located in extremely remote areas. When searching in these types of areas, use the guidelines I have provided in Back country travel tips. Gold was found in Arizona by Indians and the Spanish searched and found many deposits. An Indian chief named Iretaba showed a man named Moss a gold deposit near the mining town of Oatman just east of the Colorado River. From a 10 foot by 10 foot by 10 foot deep hole, Moss removed a quarter of a million dollars worth of gold (remember this is 1800's gold prices). Another Indian showed the white man the rich silver outcroppings of the White Hills where several million dollars worth of silver was recovered. The state abounds in mineral wealth and many have worked to recover it but much is still buried in the hills and mountains. Good Luck!
| Alamo Crossing | Aubrey Landing | Big Bug | Bradshaw City | Cerbat | Clip | |
| Congress | Ehrenberg | Fortuna | Frisco | Gila City, Monitor, Dome | Gold Basin | Gold Flat |
| Hardyville | Kathrine | Mineral Park | Oatman | Old Trails | Placerita | Planet |
| Signal | ....Stanton | Swansea | Virginia City | Weaver | White Hills |
| McCrackin Mine | John Nummel's 2 Lost Mines, Gold and Silver | John Nummel's Lost Petrified Turtle Mine? | Mines of the Black Mountains and Western Arizona |
| Arizona and Utah | Atlantic and Pacific |
| Secret Pass | Monument Valley | Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto | Gold King Mansion |
For more information, try our book: Western Arizona Ghost Towns
