Salt Mine Ranches

In the 1930s the most productive salt mine in the United States was in Camp Verde.  Although mining salt has ceased here, Salt Mine Road remains a popular path for residents, hikers and visitors. And soon, the developing community of Salt Mine Ranches will become one of the last irrigated subdivisions in the area.  About 71 years ago, Clarence Allen McDonald, known as CA, moved his family from Cordes Junction to Camp Verde.  “My father came here to establish the first state maintenance yard in … [Read more...] about Salt Mine Ranches Builds on Camp Verde Legacy