Here the location notice for the "Hidden Mark" from 1958.I do know that Bill Barkley was friends with Clapp, and that they filed a mining claim together over at the foot of the central cliff in Old Squaw Canyon. It was named the "Hidden Mark".
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Here the location notice for the "Hidden Mark" from 1958.I do know that Bill Barkley was friends with Clapp, and that they filed a mining claim together over at the foot of the central cliff in Old Squaw Canyon. It was named the "Hidden Mark".
Mr. Davis,Good morning Sir: I just received an email from the Arizona State Archives and they clearly state that they have the original Maricopa Mining Claim books from 1871 to 1946 plus they also have them on microfilm. A patrons choice as how they want to view the documents, originals books or microfilm. Cordially, Gregory E. Davis
Sloppy research.Mr. Davis,
You are correct, you certainly can see all the Maricopa County mining claim records from 1871 thru 1946 at the Arizona State Archives & Research Library at 1901 W. Madison in Phoenix, the Polly Rosenbaum building.
For anyone wanting to search claims It's best to call ahead at 602 926-3720 so they can have the books ready for your appointment. You will receive a one year pass to the records room by having your official ID copied.
You can bring a notepad and pencils ( no ink pens, food or drinks allowed ) and you will be given cotton gloves.
An attendant will be close by monitoring you and if you need assistance.
No photocopies are allowed. I have hand copied dozens of claims. There is no index so you must page through the books until you find what your looking for.
Mining claims after 1946 can be found on microfilm. The last claims I copied were 14 claims filed by Trudy Rae, Crazy Jakes wife on Peters Mesa in the 1980's time frame.
Yes, thanks...many of us have used the online search function at the recorder's office for many years.
Greg, just curious at to what points to this mine being worked in the 1930's or early 1940's? I've been in this mine and it looked like there was surface indications of copper...which to me could indicate the war years. Because gold mining was discouraged, and it was hard to get equipment and miners for a gold mine per US gov't policy at the time. So that makes sense. The tailings/dump don't look all that old, either. I'd be interested in learning what in particular indicates to you that the time-frame was the 30's/40's.Good morning Gentlemen: Many thanks for all of your inputs however the task of locating the original claims to the digging of that mine tunnel where Clapp stayed is going to be a page by page search to find a claim that find one that appears to be in the correct location. Early claim papers are notorious for not being precise. It would sure help if the date could by narrowed down to a year. or two. My best guess would be in the 1930's or early 1940s. Cordially, Gregory E. Davis