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The New Cornelia open-pit copper mine has a rich history in the mining industry of the southwestern United States. The New Cornelia Mine traces its roots back to 1909 when a geologist named John Boddie identified significant copper deposits in the Ajo, Arizona area. The New Cornelia Copper Company was formed in 1916 to develop these deposits, and mining operations began in earnest. Over the ensuing decades, the New Cornelia Mine underwent significant expansion as demand for copper surged, particularly during periods of war and industrial growth. The mine's open-pit operation became one of the largest of its kind in the United States, producing vast quantities of copper ore. By the latter half of the 20th century, the New Cornelia Mine faced challenges including declining ore grades, increasing operating costs, and environmental regulations. In 1983, the mine owners announced the closure of the mine due to these factors, marking the end of an era for one of Arizona's most significant copper producers. While the New Cornelia Mine is no longer operational, its legacy continues to be felt in the area, both in terms of its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to address the environmental legacy of mining activities. This scene of the mine was photographed from the Ajo Scenic Loop near Ajo, Arizona, USA.

United States. Arizona. Coconino County. The desert near Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, between Utah and Arizona. It is a vacation spot visited by two million people every year. It lies on an area of 161,390 acres (65,310 ha) and has 1960 miles (3161 km) of shoreline (more than the entire Pacific coast of USA). Because of its ecological effect on the Colorado River and on the environment, Lake Powell and its dam have inspired heavy controversy from environmentalists.

Wild yellow flowers growing on bushes in the veld around Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa.

Close-up full frame view of yellow flowering broom, suitable for background purposes.

California desert landscape, cacti and other desert plants in rock desert in the foothills, California

The flat desert plains outside of the Vermillion Cliffs region of northern Arizona on a stormy afternoon.

Green grassy prairie and sky with cumulus in Utah, along highway 89 near Le Fevre Overlook, with Grand Staircase Escalante in the distance.

Typical desert trees isolated against azure, deep blue sky at Grand Canyon Nationap Park, Arizona.

Picking Chrysanthemums for tea in China

Old juniper tree on a grassy hilly crest with vivid partly clouded sky as seen on the rangeland of Apache County near the White Mountains of Arizona.

Upheaval Dome, Canyolands National Park, Utah - United States

Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a North American flowering plant in the sunflower tribe of the aster family. It is widespread across the western United States and western Canada. It is drought tolerant and grows in diverse habitats from grassland to mountain forest and desert. The plant’s native range extends from British Columbia to the Mojave Desert of California and as far east as the Black Hills of South Dakota. The round to oval shaped leaves are covered in fine hair. The distinctive orange-yellow leaves make the plant easy to identify. These arrowleaf balsamroot were photographed in Cowiche Canyon near Yakima, Washington State, USA.

Desert - Canyonlands National Park - Utah - United States Southwest

Thunderstorm over Colorado south of Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, USA.

A thriving corn lily growing along the shores of Piney Lake near Vail, Colorado.

Wildflower covered hillside with large thundercloud in the distance. This storm system produced an EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Yucca plants bloom in southern Utah, nearby St George.

Ephedra viridis, known by the common names green Mormon tea, green ephedra, and Indian tea, is a species of Ephedra. It is indigenous to the Western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, desert, and open habitats. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest; White Mountains; Inyo National Forest; Inyo County; California.

Greek orthodox chapel at St. Anthony's monastery in Arizona

Sign Navajo code talker highway

Arches National Park Utah Red Rocks Formations Raven

Wide Arizona landscape, taken at the edge of a canyon near Page.

A beautiful natural scenery of sand sages and trees in a shrubland

Fall colors of Mammoth, California

Storm clouds over Cerro Pedernal near Abiquiu, New Mexico

Scenery at Valley of Fire Recreation Area, New Mexico, USA

Iron Knob - South Australia

An aerial view of Crooked River Gouge in Terrebonne Oregon.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison - National Park, Colorado, USA

Desert bushland near the town of Marree, South Australia state.

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