GOLDFIELD

Goldfield was at the base of the Superstition Mountains.  Low grade gold ore was found here in 1892. By 1893, the town of Goldfield had sprung up.  By 1897, the gold was gone, and Goldfield was soon to become a ghost.  Then in the early 1900's, a man by the name of George U. Young brought in some new mining methods to recover more ore. The town was alive again, but now as Youngsberg.  This lasted  a short time and town was again a ghost.    Today, only a sign marks the spot where Goldfield was.  But a sort of tourist attraction (named Goldfield) of a mining era type town has taken its place under the name of Goldfield.

Main Street Goldfield

DIRECTIONS    To get to Goldfield, take Highway 60 east out of Mesa (Phoenix area) to the Idaho Rd. (exit 196).  Take a left and head north (3 miles) to the old Apache Trail. This is Highway 88. This road will take you northeast a few miles to Goldfield.  The historic sign denoting the original site of the town is on your right about the same time you see the new Goldfield.

Goldfield Livery & Saguaro

Goldfield Buildings with Superstition Mts. (top & bottom)

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