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Apache Junction
Apache Junction is a desert community located at the base of the famous Superstition Mountains, approximately 35 miles east of Phoenix on Highway 60 (Superstition Freeway). Named for its spot at the junction of the Apache Trail and US Highway 60, the city enjoys approximately 295 days of sunshine a year, and has a year-round population of about 42,000 residents, which swells to 77,000 during the winter. It has been successful in maintaining a definite flavor and personality consistent with a true Western town.
For Visitors Information:
567 W. Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-3141
- County: Pinal
- Year of Incorporation: 1978
- Elevation: 1,722
- Population: 42,000
Apache Junction Attractions
Apache Junction is the center of many areas of interest, and is the starting point of the historical Apache Trail. There are numerous golf courses in the area, as well as hiking trails into the Superstition Mountains, horseback trails, campsites and many lakes that offer outstanding recreational opportunities. There is the Goldfield Ghost Town and The Superstition Historical Museum along Highway 88, and many vantage points along the way with breathtaking desert views.
Further along Highway 88 is Tortilla Flat, a historical stagecoach stop. Throughout the year there are many cultural events held in the city, such as concerts in the park, lecture series and celebrations of various state and national holidays, including the Day of the Cowboy and the Lost Dutchman Days celebrations.
Apache Junction History & Culture
The area at the base of the Superstition Mountains has been inhabited by many diverse people and cultures. The original settlers were believed to be the Anasazi Indians. In the late 1890s, miners came looking for gold and silver, and ranchers came with cattle. With water being a scarce commodity, the farmers and ranchers asked Congress for help, and in 1911 the Roosevelt Dam was dedicated by President Teddy Roosevelt.
Local lore has it that there is a lost gold mine in the Superstitions that was owned by Jacob Waltz, a German native. Jacob died in 1891, never revealing the location of the mine.
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