Silver-and-gold mining camp on the Big Sandy River in southern Mohave County, established about 1876 with a post office from 1877 to 1932. Peak population was near eight hundred, with mills and stores serving the McCracken district. Adobe ruins, mill remnants, and a cemetery sit on BLM land near Arrastra Mountain Wilderness on a long, sometimes flood-prone approach off U.S. 93.
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| Region | Mohave County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.4742, -113.6338 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| County | Mohave |
| Established | c. 1876 |
| Post office | 1877–1932 |
| Peak population | ~800 |
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