Clay Mine, Cave Creek Mining District, Palo Verde Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Clay Mine | Mine (Inactive) |
| Cave Creek Mining District | Mining District |
| Palo Verde Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Maricopa County | County |
| Arizona | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° North , 111° West (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~14km
Type:
Mine (Inactive) - last checked 2024
Köppen climate type:
A former mine now located in Cave Creek Regional Park. The park’s sign at the mine entrance reads:
“The Clay Mine. The mine was originally dug in search of gold. The land was later bought by a woman named Leila P. Irish. She believed that even though the land contained no gold, its high level of clay sediment could still be profitable. Leila bottled this clay and called it a miracle elixir that was said to cure all ailments. Though this was not true, it did cure one ailment exceedingly well. Dysentery, a disease from drinking bad water was common at the time. She made a fortune off her schemes, a fortune that her descendants still enjoy.”(see Mindat photo 1415401)
Prospect/mine entrances are extremely dangerous and should never be entered.
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Clay Mine, Cave Creek Mining District, Palo Verde Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA