Relic of the Desert - at Gleeson in the Dragoon Mountains of southwestern Arizona. With only a prickly pear cactus as a companion, a mine shaft stands vigil over a once busy mining camp -now only a name- a lovely old spot where a few people still live amo

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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.)DescriptionRelic of the Desert - at Gleeson in the Dragoon Mountains of southwestern Arizona. With only a prickly pear cactus as a companion, a mine shaft stands vigil over a once busy mining camp -now only a name- a lovely old spot where a few people still live among the remnants of the past. [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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