Bisbee Arizona Flood Scene 1910 Amateur Real Photo Postcard
The postcard captures the devastating aftermath of the Mule Gulch flood that struck Bisbee, Arizona, on July 22, 1910. Intense monsoon rains caused a torrent of water, mud, and debris to surge through the narrow canyon town, particularly impacting businesses and residences along Naco Road and Main Street. Buildings were damaged or destroyed, streets were obliterated, and the community faced extensive cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the wake of the disaster.
Bisbee, a major copper mining center in the early 20th century, was built primarily within a deep gulch, making it highly susceptible to flash floods. Such disasters were a persistent threat to its rapidly growing population and vital mining infrastructure, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by boomtowns established in geographically precarious locations during the American frontier era.
Bisbee, a major copper mining center in the early 20th century, was built primarily within a deep gulch, making it highly susceptible to flash floods. Such disasters were a persistent threat to its rapidly growing population and vital mining infrastructure, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by boomtowns established in geographically precarious locations during the American frontier era.
