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1996 Map of Ajo South

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Ajo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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The New Cornelia Mine dominates the northern landscape of this Pima County quadrangle, showing the massive industrial footprint of open-pit mining operations just south of Ajo. The map reveals a complex infrastructure of Mine Shafts, numerous Prospects, and a South Dam Tailings Pond that underscore the area's copper-driven economy. Near the town center, local life is represented by the High Sch, a Comm Tower, and a lone Grave located near several Water Tanks.

Beyond the industrial zone, the desert terrain of The Ajo Valley is defined by dry watercourses like Arroyo Darby, Gunsight Wash, and the Cuerda de Leña. Geological landmarks such as Black Mountain and Locomotive Rock rise sharply from the valley floor, while a remote Landing Strip and various water catchments like Little Eberling Tank and Hotshot Tank indicate the region's sparse but vital infrastructure for aviation and ranching.