Castle Dome

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Castle Dome

Gold Mining Site AZ • Yuma County
Description
Historic silver and gold mining district in the Castle Dome Mountains. One of the oldest and most productive mining areas in Arizona.
Historical Notes
Mines active from the 1860s through WWII. The area features numerous mine shafts, ruins, and a small museum/ghost town attraction (Castle Dome Mine Museum) that preserves buildings and artifacts from the era.
Status / Verification historical_site — Verified

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