Humbug, Arizona Picture - circa 1934

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HUMBUG DISTRICT Courtesy Arizona Bureau of Mines Humbug Mines - Acknowledgement are due M.J. Elsing, C.L. Orem and F. de L. Hyde of Humbug Gold Mines, Inc., for important information. Situation and history: The holdings of Humbug Gold Mines Inc., in the southwestern Bradshaw Mountains or Humbug district, consist of approximately 100 claims and include the Fogarty Queen, Little Annie, Heinie, Lind, and Columbia groups. Humbug camp, at an elevation of 2,600 feet on Humbug Creek, is accessible by 9 1/2 mile of road which branches eastward from the Castle Hot Springs Highway at a point 22 1/4 miles from Morristown. P. 6 Larry Gill - 2006 at the old Arastra in Columbia, Arizona -- Photo by Neal Du Shane In this area, gold mining was carried on with the aid of arastra's as early as 1880. From 1900 to 1905, C.E. Champie operated a 4-stamp mill at Columbia, on Humbug Creek. Some ore was shipped but, during the early days when Yuma was the nearest shipping point, operations were greatly hampered by the inaccessibility of the district. After 1905, only small-scale intermittent work was attempted until 1932 when the present operators started active development. According to Mr. Elsing, test shipments of 207 tons of ore, mined from surface cuts and tunnels on numerous veins, averaged approximately 1 1/2 ounces of gold and 3 1/2 ounces of silver per ton, together with 3 1/2 percent of lead. A 50-ton flotation and table concentrating mill was completed and put into operation early in 1934. In February of that year, about eighty men were employed on the property. Water for all purposes was pumped from a shallow well near the bed of Humbug Creek, which normally is a perennial stream. Topography and geology: This ground, which lies within the drainage area of Humbug Creek and its branches, Rockwell and Carpenter creeks, has been eroded into sharp ridges and alternating southward-trending canyons about 800 feet deep. The prevailing accordant summits of the main ridges appear to represent dissected remnants of the early Tertiary, pre-lava pediment that extends south of Silver Mountain. Within this area, the principal rocks consist of large bodies of mica schist, surrounded by granite and intruded by numerous dies of pegmatite and rhyolitic to granitic porphyry. The schist, granite, and pegmatite are regarded as Pre-Cambrian in age, and the porphyry as Mesozoic or Tertiary. The schistosity and the dikes prevailingly strike northeastward. Considerable pre-mineral and post-mineral faulting, principally of northeastward strike, is evident. Post-mineral faults of great magnitude follow some of the main gulches. Veins: The veins of the Humbug area occur within fault fissures, mainly of northeastward strike and steep northwestward dip. Their filling consists of massive to coarsely crystalline, grayish-white quartz, together with irregular masses, vainlets, and disseminations of fine to course-grained pyrite and galena, in places, arsenopyrite is abundant. A notable about of sphalerite is reported in one vein. Most of the gold is contained within the iron minerals. The galena is reported to carry a little gold and locally as mush as 40 ounces of silver per ton. Some free gold occurs as irregular vainlets and particles within fractures and cavities in the quartz. In the completely oxidized zone, which is generally of shallow irregular depth all of the gold is free. These veins range in width from less than an inch up to 3 feet or more and persist of remarkably long distances along the dike. One of them is traceable on the surface for more than 9,000 feet. The ore shoots, which have been found to range from a few feet to a few hundred feet in length, are reported to contain from 0.25 to 9 or more ounces of gold per ton. The wall rocks have been extensively altered to coarse sericite. Such alteration, together with the vain structure, texture, and mineralogy, indicate deposition in the mesothermal zone. Not enough work has been done to reveal the structural features that determine their ore shoots. Apparently, the high-grade portions are less than a foot wide, but the altered condition of the country that permits cheap mining by lessee system. According to C.L. Orem, the total cost of drifting during preliminary development ranged from $1 to $4 per linear foot.

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HUMBUG, AZ The Southern Bradshaw Mountain prospecting in the early 1860's caused miners to survey this area in search of new strikes. Humbug Creek got its name based on the promise for good strikes, only to bust. Due to the fact prospecting on the Creek turned out to be disappointing the "humbug" moniker was used to identify the creek. During the 1870's, solid placer deposits were found at Humbug and nearby Columbia. In 1884 Humbug had a mill and associated building relating to mine and mill. A post office opened in 1894 at Columbia and served Humbug and Columbia. Frank, Elizabeth, Carolyn (Tuffet) Hyde c. 1940 Humbug is one of the most unspoiled and isolated examples of a historic Arizona mining camp. Its future is uncertain however, as one of the three partners, Ruth Gaisford of Tucson, AZ hopes is to refurbish the historic town and open it to visitors. The two other part owners want to explore the feasibility of mining the long non-operational mine and keep the property fenced off to the public. The world has a shortage of well preserved Ghost Towns like Humbug, regardless of the quest for Gold. At that time, the owner of Humbug Gold Mines was Frances "Frank" de Lacey Hyde, a New York Stock Broker who moved to Tucson in 1932. Due to the area's remote location, transportation and scarcity of water issues; mining operations were minimal until 1932. In 1932 the Humbug Gold Mines Inc., bought the claims. Almost instantly Humbug area became home for about 100 hardy individuals. The company had its own mill but shipped its concentrate for smelting to Miami, AZ and El Paso, TX. P. 8 Kiln at Humbug -- 2005 -- Photo by Neal Du Shane From Hyde's point of view, Humbug was not only a gold (and later tungsten) endeavor. Humbug was Hyde's definitive sanctuary. Pictured above, he built a home at Humbug and eventually brought his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Carolyn. Carolyn was known as "Tuffet," and was brought for extended stays at the mine and Tuffet became an accomplished horsewoman. In the above picture Tuffet is seen holding a Polo stick. An article in The Christian Science Monitor in April of 1944, when Tuffet was nearing her fourteenth birthday, tells of Hyde and his daughter taking nighttime rides to search for tungsten in scheelite with "mineral lamps" that utilized ultraviolet rays. On one trip it began to rain heavily, Hyde and Tuffet sought refuge in an old mine tunnel where a miner was making his home. The miner bragged of the mine tunnel's comforts, which included carbide lamp, radio and other living essentials of the era. The miner exclaimed he hadn't seen one scorpion or rattlesnake in the tunnel. Hyde turned on his bluelight, scanned the tunnel, and four scorpions lit up the dark. It's uncertain the miner got another good night's sleep in his formerly secure abode, after Frank and Tuffet's visit? During World War II, Mining at Humbug ceased. Tuffet Hyde, in 1947, was a student at the University of Arizona, brought fellow classmate Ruth Gaisford to Humbug for a visit. This was the first of many trips Tuffet and Ruth took, to the magnificence and serenity of the Southern Bradshaw's. In 1956 Frank Hyde, by then divorced, visited Humbug his last time. Frank Hyde died in Tucson in 1973 at the age of 75. Tuffet left her one-third interest in Humbug when she died in 1989, to her lifelong friend Ruth Gaisford. For Ruth, as it was for Frank and Tuffet Hyde, the town is not a mine, but a priceless retreat that must be conserved. Humbug Entrance -- 2005 -- Photo by Neal Du Shane In 2006, Humbug has six buildings remaining, the Hyde's' main house in desperate need of repair, a three-apartment guesthouse and foreman's residence, an assay office, the kitchen-dining building, and a stable with a corral. Humbug displays an excellent example of dry stacking stone which is rarely found. Some uses are functional, like the corral' others are decorative, like the elaborate patio and garden walls in front of the Hyde home. The ruins of several other residences dot both sides of the creek one of which is pioneer Charlie Champies' home, near the kiln.

Humbug, along with Columbia -- a distance of 2.24 miles down stream,

Mill Foundation -- Photo by Neal Du Shane

following the creek -- came into existence during the early 1870's as placer gold was found in Humbug Creek. A mill was constructed and the town operated until the turn of the century. A caretaker resided at the mine for years and then production started again. The town thrived and the mine was extensively worked until the early 1930's. Warner Watkins, who had worked at Humbug in its later years, told of what life was like when he had to drive to Wickenburg, a round trip distance of 69 miles every night, to get milk for the town, or how the miners would walk to Crown King (about 20 miles uphill) every weekend to go to the saloon.

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The Big House

Carolyn Hyde (Tuffet) -- 1930's -- Humbug, Arizona Photo courtesy of Dave Burns

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Rod Mill - Frank Hyde's - Humbug, Arizona

PLEASE DO NOT TRESPASS. Humbug is on private property and all roads dead end at Humbug, if you are past the locked gate

Frank Hyde's Rod Mill -- Humbug, Arizona c. 1930's

without permission you are trespassing. After gaining permission to proceed through the locked gate, panoramic Humbug comes into view, as you round a bend to your left on the four-wheel drive road and look down in the Humbug Creek Valley. There are still buildings standing and are spaced out along the northern canyon above Humbug Creek. Remnants of former pioneer homes, including Humbug Pioneer miner Charlie Champie, the Humbug Kiln, line the southern banks of Humbug Creek.

Philip Varney in Arizona's Best Ghost Towns" writes "When I visited the site in May of 1979, it had been very recently abandoned, for in one building were playing cards on the kitchen table and assorted remnant of foodstuffs in the cupboard. But the droppings on the floor indicated that coyotes and rodents were the only current residents. The building left me with the eerie impression that the last tenants grew weary of cards and so decided to pack up; it all seemed so spur-of-the moment. I kept expecting someone to step out of a bedroom to ask what I was doing in his home, but the evidence that Humbug had been abandoned was indisputable."

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The main home of Frank Hyde in 2006 is in desperate need of repair and will not survive unless attention is given as soon as possible. The roof is leaking allowing the double adobe walls to decay. The miners apartment building however, is still be quite comfortable and in good repair. Dave Burns the present caretaker resided in this structure. Humbug is too attractive and desirable a place to remain uninhabited. Dave's goal it to open Humbug up for tourist visits. Although the 5 miles of four wheel drive road to reach Humbug will limit visitations by the novas.

A sign posted at main gate leading to Humbug, says:

NOTICE THIS IS NOT THE ROAD TO CROWN KING !! Go back south five miles until you cross Cow Creek. Then proceed north. THIS IS NOT THE ROAD TO NEW RIVER !! Go back south one mile and then proceed east. Follow the sign indicating BLM, access. DO NOT TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. THIS ROAD DOES NOT GO THROUGH. It goes to the top of the next ridge and dead ends. THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY. SOMEONE LIVES HERE. If you are interested in the history of the Humbug Mining District, and would like to see and hear about Humbug, call 480-899-7317 and arrange a time to visit. We are happy to show the ghost town and tell about the history. In Arizona, trespassing on a mining property is a FELONY. This property has open mines and other hazards. Damaging gate or signs constitutes public endangerment, which is a FELONY. Persons caught committing a felony can be ARRESTED AND DETAINED BY FORCE until a deputy can be summoned.

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Town Layout

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Humbug Topographical Map

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Map courtesy of Dave Burns

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Humbug Claims

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In 2005, the secret to having one of the most enjoyable trips to a Ghost Town in Arizona is calling ahead and getting permission to meet Dave Burns at the Ghost Town property of Humbug. He is extremely knowledgeable, cordial, packing and will take you on one of the most historic tours of the property that I've ever experienced.

Frank Hyde's Home -- Humbug, Arizona

Today the easiest way to access Humbug is to venture up the Columbia road, which is a high clearance four-wheel drive road, from Cow Creek Road at Indian Springs. You will travel approximately 5 miles, through one gate, until you reach a "T" in the road. It's believed there are from two to three burials at this S.W. corner of this intersection, due to a Stage Coach robbery.

Turn to the left and follow this road to Humbug. Along the way you will pass the site of "Old Columbia" and the two burials from a reported robbery for the two miner's gold, at this location.

Continue west, and you will come to a corral with a sign posted "Dead End" on one of the fence posts. Continue approximately another half mile staying on the main road. There is a locked gate, so make sure Dave has made arrangements for you to gain access to the property.

As you travel past the unlocked gate, and come around the corner, notice across the valley all the mining roads, well, buildings, this then is the general area of Humbug, Arizona. Continue traveling down this road toward Humbug Creek. The unique entrance to Humbug is one of a kind. I've visited hundreds of Ghost Towns in my travels to the back country of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana Arizona and have never witnessed anything like this entrance. As you cross Humbug Creek you see a driveway with a rock fence on both sides approximately 5 foot high, 2 foot wide, for some 500 to 600 feet. Which bends to the right leading you into the main street of Humbug, this is a one of a kind experience, extremely impressive entrance and one of a kind? A tribute to the individuals that completed the dry stacking of the rock, which is almost a lost art today.

I can assure you Dave Burns is a gracious host and will answer all you questions, leaving little information unanswered.

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Humbug Cemetery Yavapai County, Arizona From north end of Lake Pleasant blacktop, Left on Castle Hot Springs Rd.; Right on Cow Creek Rd to Columbia Rd, Right to "T" intersection, Left to locked gate at Humbug. MARKER SURNAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE COMMENTS   FOGARTY Pat         Pile of Stone - No records currently available   LEE Johnny         Pile of Stone - No records currently available   DOE Jane         12 year old Hispanic girl - not buried with the other 5. Short distance S.E. Grave is marked with a saguaro cactus and stones covering grave   DOE John         Dowsing revealed burial - male   DOE John         Dowsing revealed burial - male Y   WHITE   Newt   Edward   Feb. 23, 1908   Aug. 24, 1997   Born in Oregon, Son of Edward G. & Adella E. White - Caretaker of Humbug - worked at the Champie Ranch for years NOTE: Humbug is on PRIVATE PROPERTY - Do not Trespass - Call 1-480-899-7317 and arrange for someone to meet you for your tour of Humbug. Contributors: Dave Burns, Neal Du Shane, Gene Simonds Revised: 12/10/05 Neal Du Shane

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MILLS By: Dave Burns USGS map Columbia quadrangle shows the canyons I have referenced. It appears that "Humbug placers" must refer to Swilling Gulch and Humbug Creek near where Swilling drains in. Swilling is the gulch coming from the east into Humbug about half a mile or so north of Columbia. Rockwall and Carpenter come from the north, parallel to Humbug, and drain into Swilling. This would put Humbug about a mile north of the placers, and Columbia about a half mile south. There is no sign of mill site or ruins at Sand Creek. It rarely has water anyway. From 1882 thru 1934 there was sporadic mining in Humbug, Rockwall, Carpenter, and Swilling Gulches, and on Gold Hill. There were well over a hundred mines and claims, a few of which I know a little bit about. The Beacon Light has a very interesting history. The owner had a good mine in Swilling. He owned the store, saloon, whorehouse, and boarding house. Not much money left the area except in his pocket. After he was done mining, he moved to Phoenix and started the Valley National Bank. Other mines in the district: Sidewinder produced about 2,000 oz gold for Charlie Champie, Mountain Chief produced about 5,000 oz gold for CC, Little Annie about 1,000 oz gold for Frank Hyde, Uncle Sam unknown amount silver. Lizzie Lee, Acquisition, Betty Lou, Top Notch, Gold Spring, Little Joseph, and Crescent were all producers, but I don't have figures. There were many more that were only prospects. As with many mining camps of the era, a brand or logo was adopted at Humbug. They chose a "Pick and Pan" as their insignia. The picture at the left shows this insignia and is pressed into the concrete at the ladies horse-mounting step, in the courtyard at Humbug. (Photo by Neal Du Shane)

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NEWT WHITE Courtesy: "Ranch Trails and Short Tales" by: Claire Champie Cordes Guy Scott, Henry Cordes and Newt White Photo courtesy of Cathy Cloin Click here for large version Edward Newton White's grandfather was a scout on a wagon train from Missouri across the Oregon Trail, finally landing in Lowell Range, Oregon. They had many close calls with the Indians; for many days they were afraid to build a fire. At night the wagons would form a circle and the animals and people stayed in the center for protection. When they arrived in Lowell, Grandfather White married the girl he had admired all along the trail, Sally Hobbs, and Irish-German girl. From this union, eighteen children where born, the last was Newt's father (Edward G. White). He turned out to be a restless, adventurous man who worked as little as possible. After he married Newt's mother (Adella E. White), Newt and a sister (Annie May White, buried at Copperopolis, AZ Cemetery) were born. The grandfather had built up a large estate; when he died, each child received a generous stake. Newt's father soon spent his part, divorced his wife, and took his children to Tallahassee, Florida. Newt was made to work from the time he was six years old to help support his new mother and family. When Newt was about fourteen his father decided to leave Florida so they took off on foot with their bedrolls. They picked up and old cloth car top along the way and used it for a tent to protect them from the rain. They caught rides on freight cars part of the way; then while walking along the highway, a big bus stopped and picked them up. He let them off the bus as he approached Tucson, but picked them up on the way out the next morning. After letting them off in Phoenix, they had started across the desert on foot when a rancher in a truck picked them up and took them to Rock Springs (AZ). From there they walked on to Tip Top, then on to the Champie Ranch. At the dude ranch, Ann Douglas, the owner, needed a boy to do chores and help around the ranch so she gave Newt a job. His father went on his way. Newt worked there for years until the guest ranch sold. After that, he stayed in the area and went to work for another Champie as a cowboy. One day he was riding along out west of where the other cowboys were camped when he jumped a cow and her calf as he rode around the south side of Spring Mountain. There was a heavy growth of cholla cactus all over that country. When he roped at the calf, his horse jumped over a cactus, catching a ball cholla between his tail and leg, causing him to go wild. Off Newt went with the coils of the rope wrapped around his arm and hands and the other end tied secure to the saddle horn. The faster the horse ran, the more cholla's stuck to Newt on their way down the mountain. The horse finally fell releasing the rope long enough for Newt to free himself. By this time he was covered with cholla from head to toe, as well as many bruises and a broken leg. He crawled to the top of a ridge to call for help. His boss finally heard the call of distress and came to this rescue. They picked thorns out of Newt for hours. Then they layed (1) him across a horse to get him to the ranch headquarters. They then layed him on a cotin the back of a pickup and took him to the hospital in Phoenix. P. 19 He remained at St. Joseph's for weeks. Because he had a pinched artery in one leg (left), it had to be removed just below the knee because of gangrene. After many weeks recovering, he became interested in mining and worked with my mother and dad in their mining projects. Finally making contact with a mineral surveying crew he was hired to work with the mining engineers and worked with land and mineral surveying for many years until he retired at sixty-five. He settled down on an old mining claim with two silent partners where he remains today. At age seventy-eight, he is dreaming of selling his interest for at least 10 million dollars. We hope it come true! (Photo on left by Neal Du Shane) Note: Edward Newton White died August 24, 1997, his remains were cremated and the urn containing his ashes is buried at the Humbug Cemetery. Many local residents attended the burial at Humbug. P. 21 Notably in attendance were: Dave Burns, Henry Cordes and members of the Champie family. Newt White's room at Cordes, Arizona Dave Burns relates that Newt originally had a wooden leg after the amputation. Still working at the Champie Guest Ranch, one of Newt's jobs was to drive the wagon into town (Morristown) and pick up and deliver the guests and supplies as needed. Newt hollowed out the wooden leg, or it was hollow in the first place and Newt carried the payroll and deposits in it for the ranch and guests. Newt was never held up! Cathy Cloin of Cordes, Arizona informed us that Newt worked in and about Cordes for many years also and was a good friend of her grandfather Henry Cordes. She showed us Newt's room while he was staying at Cordes. One of Newt's old prosthesis is now at the Cordes Store in downtown Cordes. We checked . . . there was no money inside it. From information provided by Cathy, she has numerous mining claims that Newt was either a partner in or owned outright. In one of the letters it made reference that Newt White was the Mayor of Cordes. Picture of: Guy Scott, Henry Cordes, Newt White

A Wooden directional sign to Humbug Gold Mines.

 

 

 

 

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Humbug 2006 By Neal Du Shane Humbug continues to maintain its status in Arizona's rich mining history. Much of its historic past is still being maintained. Other aspects of Humbugs history is being returned to the earth. As mentioned earlier the goal of Dave Burns is to maintain this Ghost Town, providing private public tours by appointment only. Once a year, Dave holds an Open House, making Humbug open to the public.         One noticeable decline is "The Big House," once standing as the landmark in its proud heritage at Humbug. Its adobe walls are now showing signs of decay and disrepair. The roof is leaking with each rain, allowing water to penetrate the once proud walls. Before this structure reaches beyond repair it would be worth the effort if volunteers could reconstruct this structure to a state allowing no further decay. Preserving its once proud heritage as the shining light of Humbug. If you are interested in volunteering your skills and labor, contact Dave Burns the current caretaker of Humbug.     The statuesque front yard was the pride of Humbug and the Hyde's now stands unattended and forlorn, being returned to its natural state. One can only stand in awe on the Big House front porch and listen where silence has lease. Imagining the hustle, bustle and mining clatter that filled this thriving community in days of yore.       Photos by Neal Du Shane

 

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Humbug "Open House" By Neal Du Shane March 4 - 5, 2006 marked the first Humbug Potluck and Open House. Dave Burns was instrumental in organizing this get together with the goal of a fun filled weekend. His efforts were right on the mark. At one time the count was approximately 50 people attending. It is speculated that it has been a few decades since this many people walked the streets of Humbug at one time. Dave Burns giving tours at "Humbug Open House" March 4, 2006 (Photo by Reba Grandrud) Many that attended Saturday stayed over Saturday night and were delighted with a tour to the La Paro Bonito Mine with its 500' adit on Sunday morning. Dave reports much of the equipment is just as it was left the day they stopped mining this mine. The Open House was a great opportunity for newcomers and old timers to rub elbows and share interesting facts regarding this area. Dave gave tours of Humbug and shared his knowledge of this Historic Arizona Ghost Town. Great food, good times and fun facts were the highlight of this exceptional event. Many thanks to Dave and Theresa for their kindness and hospitality they extended to everyone attending.

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Humbug, AZ 2006, Photo by Neal Du Shane

 

 

Adobe Wall -- Humbug, Arizona 2006, Photo by Neal Du Shane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INDEX

Acquisition	19
Beacon Light	19
Betty Lou	19
BLM	12
blue light	8
Bradshaw's	9
Burns, Dave	3, 16,17,18,21
carbide lamp	8
Carpenter Creek	6
Carpenter Gulch	19
Castle Hot Springs Highway	5
Champie	4, 18, 20, 21
Champie & Co	4
Champie Guest Ranch	21
Champie Ranch	4, 18, 20
Champie, C.E.	6
Champie, Charles	3
Champie, Charlie	19
cholla	20
Christian Science Monitor	8
Cloin, Cathy	21
Columbia	4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 18, 19
Copperopolis	4
Cordes	21, 23
Cordes Store	22
Cordes, Claire Champie	20
Cordes, Henry	22
Cow Creek	12, 16, 18
Crescent	19
Crown King	9
Doe, Jane	18
Doe, John	18
Douglas, Ann	20
dry stacking	16
El Paso, Texas	8
El Pero Bonito	4
Elsing, Mr.	6
Fogarty	5
Fogarty, Pat	4, 18
French Creek	4
Gaisford, Ruth	8, 9
Gill, Larry	6
Gold Hill	19
Gold Spring	19
Golden Aster	4
Heinie	5
Hobbs, Sally	20
Humbug	4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21
Humbug Cemetery	4, 21
Humbug Creek	4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 19
Humbug Gold Mines Inc.,	5, 8
Humbug Gold, Inc	4
Hurt, Dr. Robert	4
Hyde, Carolyn	4
Hyde, Carolyn - Tuffet	8
Hyde, Elizabeth	8
Hyde, Frances "Frank" de Lacey	8
Hyde, Frank	4, 8, 9, 19
Hyde, Tuffet	8, 9
Lee, Johnny	18
Lind	5
Little Annie	4, 5
Little Annie Claim	4
Little Annie Mine	19
Lizzie Lee	19
Llano Claim	3
Lowell Range, Oregon	20
Mayor of Cordes	22
Miami, Arizona	8
mineral lamps	8
Missouri	20
Morristown	5
Mountain Chief Claim	4
Mountain Chief Mine	19
Native Americans	3
Old Columbia	16
Oregon Trail	20
Orem, C.L.	5, 7
Phoenix	20, 21
post office	8
Queen	5
radio	8
rattlesnake	8
robbery	16
Rock Springs	20
Rockwall Gulch	19
Rockwell Creek	6
Sand Creek	19
scheelite	8
scorpion	8
Scott, Guy	22
Sidewinder Claim	3
Sidewinder Mine	19
Silver Mountain	7
Simonds, Gene	18
Spring Mountain	20
St. Joseph's	21
Swilling Gulch	4, 19
Swilling Gulches	19
Tallahassee, Florida	20
Tertiary	7
Tip Top	20
Top Notch	19
Topography and geology	6
Tucson	4, 8, 9, 20
ultraviolet rays	8
Uncle Sam	19
USGS	19
Valley National Bank	19
Varney, Philip	7
White, Annie May	20
White, Edward Newton	20, 21
White, Newt	4, 2
White, Newt	18, 20
Wickenburg	9
World War II	9
Yuma	6

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(1) To keep with authentic historical spelling and punctuation as written by the author.

Dave Burns, the present Caretaker of Humbug, can be reached by calling: 1-480-899-3717

 

Acknowledgement A special thank you, to all that contributed making this possible: Dave Burns, Darrell & Barbara Steffen, Philip Varnie, Arizona Bureau of Mines, Gary Grant, Clair Champie Cordes, Larry & Betty Gill, Gene Simonds, Cathy Cloin, Joyce Du Shane, Pioneer's Cemetery Association (PCA) of Arizona, Betty and Rusty Hastings, Ira Kelley.

 

 

Transcribed, Compiled and Edited by: Neal Du Shane

All Rights Reserved - 2006

n.j.dushane@comcast.net

 

 

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