Chloride

Chloride is a mining settlement in Mohave County in northwestern Arizona, spread across the landscape at about 4,000 feet (1,226 meters) elevation in a desert and mountain setting. The abandoned buildings and equipment remain scattered throughout the area, showing traces of 19th-century silver mining operations.

The settlement began in 1863 when prospectors discovered silver deposits in the surrounding mountains, sparking a mining boom in this remote region. Mining remained the lifeblood of the community for many decades, shaping its growth and structure.

The settlement preserves buildings and equipment from its mining past, allowing visitors to understand how miners worked and lived in this remote place. Through these remains, you can sense the daily life and hardships of those who made their home here.

Visitors can reach the settlement by paved roads connecting to major highways, and the preserved buildings are accessible for self-exploration. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable visiting conditions, as summer heat in this desert location becomes quite intense.

The place contains numerous original mining shafts and tunnels that run deep into the mountains, revealing the extent of extraction that once took place here. These underground passages stand as reminders of the enormous effort miners invested in this location.