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"Oatman"

Oatman is a colorful place. Panhandling burros, the Old West, mining and Route 66 are all a part of the town's heritage. Oatman's origins were as a mining tent camp that blossomed into a gold mining town.
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Taffic moves a little slower in Oatman. Burros travel freely throughout the town, even down the street. The town's burros are descendants of the burro's brought by the miners.

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One of Oatman's panhandling burros investigates what's for lunch at a local restaurant. While wild, the burros are tame enough to hand-feed.

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Elephant's Tooth, a white quartz formation, stands high above town. Oatman is located in western Arizona near the Black Mountains and is a true Old West mining town.

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Another photograph of the Elephant's Tooth quartz formation. The formation beckoned to prospectors as gold and silver are often found around quartz.

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Historic Route 66 leading to Oatman. The town’s origin was as a mining camp. After the mining booms ended, Oatman shifted its focus to catering to travelers journeying on Route 66.

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A panhandling burro is ready for a handout.

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Taking a snooze. A little too tired to wander the streets of Oatman.

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