Questions

What was mined in Cleator AZ?

History. Cleator was established two miles from the Turkey creek in 1864 as a placer gold mining site under the name Turkey Creek Mining District after gold was found.

What mines are in Arizona?

Arizona has one active gold mine (Moss Mine, Mohave County) and other deposits of silver, gold, lead and zinc are also in the process of being developed into mines. These minerals are also currently produced as byproducts of copper mining.

Are there landmines in Arizona?

Based on our work we estimate there are 100,000 abandoned mines in the State of Arizona.

Is there gold in Cleator Arizona?

Cleator was established in 1864 as a placer gold mining site under the name Turkey Creek Mining District.

Is Cleator Arizona still for sale?

The town of Cleator, Arizona, is for sale There is, however, still a bar, The Cleator Yacht Club, popular with those traveling the Crown King Trail and tourists stopping on the way to Crown King, as well as the General Store and a few other original structures.

What are the top 3 things mined in Arizona?

The important metallic commodities of Arizona, listed in order of decreasing value, include copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and lead. Non-metallic (industrial) minerals produced — listed in order of decreasing value — include sand and gravel, crushed stone, clay, cement, gypsum, lime, perlite, pumice, and salt.

Where can I find gems in Arizona?

Below you’ll find some of the best places in Arizona to find the gems, stones, rocks, and minerals you are looking for:

  • Burro Creek BLM Land in Wickenburg, Arizona.
  • Santa Cruz County outside of Nogales, Arizona.
  • Arizona Amethyst Mines in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
  • Petrified Forest National Park in Northeast Arizona.

Where can I pan gold in Arizona with no claims?

There are many private claims in Arizona and a lot of them are owned by the GPAA (Gold Prospectors Association of America)….Arizona Gold

  • The Wickenburg Mountains.
  • The Hassayampa River.
  • Cave Creek area.
  • The Agua Fria River.
  • The Bighorn Mountains.
  • Prescott – Lynx Creek.
  • Stanton – Rich Hill.
  • Black Canyon City.