Bagdad, Arizona: The Little Town That Dug a Giant Hole in the Desert
A small desert town with a giant copper mine, Bagdad, Arizona helped power the American West and still shapes the future of mining today.
Arizona Highway 163 is a road in the northeastern corner of the state. It runs through desert, canyons, and tall red cliffs. Some people think it’s the most beautiful road in the entire state. Some even say it’s one of the most scenic in America! The road starts in Kayenta, a small town. From there,…