Gold Canyon is a planned community established in the 1970's. Surrounded by vacant land, views of the Superstition Mountains dominate the town. Gold Canyon is located within Pinal County, just east of Apache Junction and is unincorporated.
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Gold Canyon Golf Course, from King's Ranch Road,
looking north toward the Superstitions.
Copyright 2005 Russ Hart |
History
North of Gold Canyon lie the Superstition Mountains. According to legend, in 1840 the Peralta family developed a rich gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. This mine was rediscovered by Jacob Waltz, also known as "The Dutchman." He claimed the mine was so rich the gold could be cut away with a knife. In 1891, the Dutchman died without revealing the mine's exact location. The legend of the mine continues to this day, with many searching but failing to find the "Lost Dutchman" gold mine.
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Many homes in Gold Canyon are nestled up close
to the Superstitions.
Copyright 2005 Russ Hart |
In the 70's, Gold Canyon Ranch was a working cattle ranch at the foot of the southeastern edge of the Superstition Mountains. Developers bought out the ranch in the 1980's and began building the golf courses and subdivision housing that now dominate the area.
Gold Canyon is home to 10,000 retirees and commuters. It offers spaciousness, beautiful views, three golf courses and a refreshing change of pace from hectic city life.
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A subdivision in Gold Canyon. This view looks northwest
towards the Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction lies to
the west of those sheer cliffs.
Copyright 2005 Russ Hart |
Geography
34 miles east of Phoenix, Gold Canyon is a short drive on Route 60. Surrounded by thousands of acres of vacant state trust and National Park land, Gold Canyon is paradise for those want to discover the wilderness. To the north of Gold Canyon lie the Superstition Mountains, where 3000 foot cliffs dominate the vistas.
