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#0183;#32;Gold was first reported about one hundred and twenty five years ago, near where Steimle stood, in what proved to be the largest and richest placer deposit in the southeastern corner of the state. In fact, Arizonas placer mining industry had its official beginning with the discovery of gold along the flanks of the nearby Quijotoa Mountains.