The Cuesta Fire Agate Mine has been in operation since 1928. The original mine owner, Martin Cuesta first claimed the area in 1902. It is located on old route 66 just 4 miles east of the historical gold mining town of Oatman, Arizona. This scenic location offers a pay to mine service to the general public, please contact the mine owner for more information regarding cost and availability. The best times to visit is during the cooler winter months, this area gets very HOT in the summer.
Directions: From Highway 95 south of Bullhead City, Arizona, take Boundry Cone Road to the small town of Oatman. From Kingman, Arizona, take old route 66 approx. 30 miles, past Ed's Camp, to the fire agate mine located on the right side of the road.
Mine Owner Contact Information: Don Nelson, 9049 Oatman Road (Old Route 66), Golden Valley, AZ, 86413, (928) 565-4145
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