The Vulture Gold Mine -Wickenburg, Arizona
A historic 1863 Ghost Town
Private property preserve surrounded by over 140,000 acres of Federal land
The town consists of various historic buildings, homes and mining structures Refer to Ariz. Highways Magazine of June '95 and Nov. '99 or any mining history book.
Established in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg and operated continually until 1942.
Largest producing gold mine in Arizona's history.
Several mining companies have leased for exploration and all reached the same conclusion There is "lots of gold left, perhaps more than was removed in all the past operations, but costly to remove Nearly 40% of the rich ore is still in place as support columns in the many miles of tunnels, The main shaft (3,000 feet deep) connects the vest network of underground tunnels and rooms. The mine is flooded below the 600 ft. level.
We hold fee simple title to the twelve patented claims offered in this opportunity Approximately 240 acres (plus or minus) are offered and several thousand adjacent acres are available for claims (non-patented).
On-site registered well produces plenty of good water. Water level is 400 feet and has not been pumped dry
Situated in rolling foothills 12 miles south of Wickenburg on the Vulture Mine Road Newly paved all the way from Wickenburg to the front gate and all the way south to interstate 10.
Tourists tours now consist of self guided tours of the buildings and mine sites of interest.
Price - $6.5 million cash All offers welcome
Contact
Marge Osborne
36610 North 355 Ave
Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
(602) 859-2743
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