Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738530406)

In pioneer lore, the Lost Dutchman's Mine remains an intriguing mystery of the Old West. What became Apache Junction in the Salt River Valley was already an established home for prehistoric Native Americans and the Apache tribe, when it was further settled and cultivated by Spanish and Mexican expeditions, American wagon trains, mountain men, and the U.S. military in the late 19th century. But Apache Junction became legendary when German immigrant Jacob Waltz discovered a secret gold mine. Thousands of prospectors traversed the "crooked top" Superstition Mountains in search of this treasure, enriching the area's history and leading to the development of a unique community that has endured and grown alongside the famous legend.

Author: Jane Eppinga
ISBN-10: 0738530409
ISBN-13: 9780738530406
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 05/24/2006
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.54w x 0.39d