Abandoned desert settlement in western Maricopa County south of the Gila River country, tied to the 1920s Maricopa Chief / Sundad copper prospects and later a short-lived sanitarium-era community. Foundations, scattered walls, and folk rock inscriptions remain along remote Agua Caliente Road west of Gila Bend. Field-visit only on public rights-of-way and open public land—confirm parcel status; do not enter posted private ground or mine workings.
Field facts
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.1814, -113.2360 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | ~1,000 ft |
| Era | 1920s mining / later health-camp settlement |
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