The Turquoise Trail
By: Laurie Evans Frantz
Series: Images of America
Publisher: Arcadia Pub.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Charleston, S.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780738596556
Subjects: Pictorial works; Local History; Trails; History; Scenic byways; Historic buildings; Historic sites; Social life and customs
Description: "The Turquoise Trail is a quirky, alternative road stretching between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Before horses trod the route, it linked three Native American pueblos. The earliest mining activity in North America took place along the trail; local Native Americans mined a huge vein of turquoise that was visible on the surface. In the age of horses and wagons, the road ran through dusty Wild West towns, mining districts, and mountains, which were once roamed by thousands of prospectors with dreams of finding the mother lode. When mining became unprofitable, the inhabitants packed whatever they could into their cars and pulled out, seeking employment elsewhere. But a time came when people realized there was still potential in these old ghost towns. The buildings that once housed miners and the businesses that supported them are now occupied by art galleries, boutiques, and modern pioneers. The route still has a flavor of the Wild West, but instead of cowboys and miners, it now attracts motorcycle enthusiasts, movie crews, and day-trippers who appreciate authenticity and local color"--Back cover.
Table of contents: title: Cerrillos; title: Madrid; title: Golden; title: The rest of the trail.