[JimSEA]

This is an "ego" post in part because Superior, Az. is where I was born, schooled and worked. The district had many mines and a long history with the Magma Mine having been the largest and longest lived.

It's a very long read but anyone with an interest in Arizona or Southwestern history should read it.

[Parley Baer]

Traveled through the area many times. I love the country there.

[aquila48]

I drove to Superior many times when my wife (then fiance) taught in Globe and I lived in Tucson. I always enjoyed the drive, beautiful country.

Back then all the copper mines were humming.

[GreyFriar]

Arizona ping.

[rellimpank]

—great article—having spent the most productive part of my life at block (panel) caving operation (Climax) I hope to live long enough to see how it works out at the depth of the new development—unfortunately , with the state of the copper market , I’m afraid that may be delayed and I won’t make it-— I’m 75)

[Mariner]

When settler were headed West, I could never figure out why they stopped in AZ.

It is truly hell on earth.

I've seen it 120deg, officially.

But, it's a dry heat. You know, like the heat that hits your face when you open the oven.

[AlmaKing]

I go there often to collect Apache Tears in my secret location, only 40 minutes from the house.

[discostu]

I just wish we’d do the whole spread. You know, Really Good, AZ; Acceptable, AZ; Kinda Crappy, AZ etc. Make a cool commemorative plate collection.

[Pelham]

bookmark

[azishot]

...anyone with an interest in Arizona or Southwestern history should read it.

Sounds like me.

[Jane Long]

Thanks for posting. Have family that mined there, as well. Will pass along to relatives.

[Jane Long]

Beautiful country, too, btw.

[Col Freeper]

Interesting read.

Thanks for posting it.

[Rebelbase]

Great post. My mother’s Swedish side of the family settled in Globe around 1900.