Big Bug - Arizona Ghost Town

BIG BUG

NAME: Big Bug
COUNTY: Yavapai
ROADS: 2WD
LEGAL INFO: T12N, R1E
CLIMATE: Cool winter and running water, warm summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer or Fall

COMMENTS: Active mines in the area along with a lot of personal residences.
REMAINS: Foundations interspersed with current mining operations and current residences. Big bugs in the spring

Big Bug's post office was established March 31, 1879 and discontinued March 31, 1910. Big Bug's history is intertwined with the life of Theodore Boggs, one of the Bradshaw Mountains early prospectors. Boggs, who's mother was a granddaughter of Daniel Boone, came to California with the Donner party. Thereafter, he settled on Big Bug Creek, named for the size of the local insects. It wasn't long before the town of Big Bug was born. Mining activity continues to this day, but not much remains of the original town. Foundations are mixed in with the current residences.	Chimney foundation at Big Bug

Big Bug's post office was established March 31, 1879 and discontinued March 31, 1910. Big Bug's history is intertwined with the life of Theodore Boggs, one of the Bradshaw Mountains early prospectors. Boggs, who's mother was a granddaughter of Daniel Boone, came to California with the Donner party. Thereafter, he settled on Big Bug Creek, named for the size of the local insects. It wasn't long before the town of Big Bug was born. Mining activity continues to this day, but not much remains of the original town. Foundations are mixed in with the current residences.

Chimney foundation at Big Bug

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