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Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg is located on the edge of the Sonoran Desert, the outer edge of the transition zone between the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.-
Henry Wickenburg came to the area in search of gold. He was rewarded with the discovery of Vulture Mine,
where over $30 million in gold was found. There are still relics around the area that stand as a tribute
to these early adventurers as well as ...
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Nature graced Wickenburg with a gentle magic. Resting on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert, just below Arizona’s mountainous country, the Wickenburg area abounds in natural beauty. While the area’s geological treasures attracted the miners from around the world, the Hassayampa River flood plain provided fertile soil for farming and ranching. ... More about Wickenburg
For centuries, the western Yavapai (or Tolkapaya as they called themselves), made the banks of this oasis their home, irrigating their crops of corn, beans, squash, and tobacco with river water. They named this place Haseyamo, "following the water as far as it goes," from which the word Hassayampa derived. ... More about Wickenburg
Historic Photos of Wickenburg
Downtown Wickenburg
