Miami, town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Miami is a small town in Gila County, Arizona, located in a mountainous region shaped by mining activity. The settlement developed around copper mining operations that remain central to understanding the town's layout and character.
The town emerged in the late 1800s as a mining settlement following the discovery of copper deposits in the region. Mining industry operations shaped the town's economic growth and population for many decades.
The town sits at elevation around 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) in a mountainous setting, so visitors should expect thin air and variable temperatures. The best time to visit is outside the hottest summer months when conditions are more moderate.
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