Award Date

1-1-1999

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

History

First Committee Member

Eugene Moehring

Number of Pages

304

Abstract

This work examines the complex socioeconomic relationship between a northwestern Arizona town and its hinterland from 1860--1940. During this time, Mohave County, Arizona experiences the impact of three industries: mining, ranching, and railroaDing After 1882, mining boomtowns in the hinterland stimulate the growth of the Kingman railsiding, making it the only viable transshipment point in the county. The town's development relies on economic activities within its hinterland, national trends, and the character of its hardworking inhabitants, including its diverse racial and ethnic groups. Separate demographic profiles from 1900--1940 of Kingman and Mohave County's composition demonstrate changes that occur. Following the Crash of 1929, New Deal programs further energize the town's economy. The relationship between Kingman and its hinterland throughout the town's evolution from a nineteenth century rail transshipment point to a twentieth century service center for trucking and tourism is a critical factor in the urbanization of northwestern Arizona.

Keywords

Arizona; County; Hinterland; Kingman; Mohave; Mohave County; Town

Controlled Subject

Geography; City planning

File Format

pdf

File Size

6871.04 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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