 Vulture Mine Marker | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Vulture Mine | |
| Arizona | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°52′44″N 112°47′42″W / 33.87889°N 112.79500°W |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold, Silver |
| History | |
| Opened | 1863 |
| Closed | 1942 |
The Vulture Mine was a gold mine and settlement in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The mine began in 1863 and became the most productive gold mine in Arizona history. From 1863 to 1942 A.D., the mine produced 340,000 ounces (9,638.8 kgs) of gold and 260,000 ounces (7,370.9 kgs) of silver.[1] Historically, the mine attracted more than 5,000 people to the area, and is credited with founding the town of Wickenburg, Arizona.[2] The town that served the mine was known as Vulture City.
- ^ Jon E. Spencer and others, 1989, "Geology of the Vulture gold mine," Arizona Geology, v.19 n.4.
- ^ "National Park Service - Prospector, Cowhand, and Sodbuster (Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings)". Nps.gov. May 22, 2005. Retrieved July 31, 2010.