Morenci was established in the late 1800s as a mining town and is now famous for its open pit mine. It is a town owned and operated by Phelps Dodge. In the mid-1960's, Phelps Dodge was forced to move the town of Morenci. The town was in the way of mining. The new town was relocated two miles from the historic Morenci. Today Morenci has a population of 2,500, and sits at an elevation of 4,838 feet. Morenci is both old and new, and it has much to offer to resident and tourist.
Phelps Dodge Morenci, Inc., is the largest copper producing operation in North America. Active operations include an open-pit mine, numerous leach stockpiles, four solution extraction plants and three electrowinning tankhouses.
Morenci, AZ ToursThere are four recreational vehicle (RV) and motorhome-friendly campgrounds scattered along the lake\'s shore. The Forest Ser...
The Madonna of the Trail is one of twelve statues placed across the country in the 1930's to honor the Spirit of the Pioneer ...
Thunder Raceway features some of Arizona's best 1/4 mile dirt track racing. Racing begins in April and runs through Septembe...
The Pintail Lake Wild Game Observation Area is just a couple miles south of town on State Highway 77. The game and waterfowl ...