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A mellowed mine shaft standing in isolated vigil in the Castle Dome Mining District

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Part OfArizona Ghost Towns/Mining OperationsCreatorJosef MuenchSubjectMines and mineral resources--ArizonaGold mines and mining--ArizonaCopper mines and mining--ArizonaGhost towns--ArizonaSchool buildings--ArizonaHotels--ArizonaMorenci (Ariz.)Goldroad (Ariz.)Miami (Ariz.)Oatman (Ariz.)Bisbee (Ariz.)Stanton (Ariz.)DescriptionRelics of the Desert. A mellowed mine shaft standing in isolated vigil in the Castle Dome mining disrict of Yuma County, Ariz. In the 1860s, lead from this area was shipped down the Colorado River. The 5316 foot formation for which the mountains were named lifts in the background. [Caption by Josef Muench]Date Original1950s-1970sDate Range1950s (1950-1959)1960s (1960-1969)1970s (1970-1979)TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatColor photographsLanguageEnglishContributing InstitutionNorthern Arizona University, Cline LibraryCollectionColorado Plateau Digital Archives SelectionsSubcollectionJosef MuenchRights StatementTo order reproductions or inquire about permissions, contact: [email protected]. Please cite the image number.

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Geographic FeatureCastle Dome PeakCountyYuma CountyStateArizonaCountryUnited States

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A mellowed mine shaft standing in isolated vigil in the Castle Dome Mining District