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1990 Map of Bear Hills

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Bear Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bear Hills rise above the arid expanse of the Ranegras Plain, serving as a focal point for mineral exploration and desert infrastructure in this corner of Arizona. The small settlement of Brenda and a nearby Trailer Park represent the primary residential footprint, while the surrounding landscape is defined by its industrial utility. A network of 4wd tracks connects numerous mining sites, including the Shamrock Mine, Republic Mine, and the Ramsey Mine Shafts.

Surface modifications for water and transport are evident throughout the quadrangle, which includes a Levee and a Pipeline cutting through the terrain. The presence of several Open Pit Mines, an Adit, and multiple Prospects suggests a period of active or legacy resource extraction concentrated near the slopes of the Plomosa Mountains. Scattered features like a Corral and a Check Dam indicate the sparse but vital management of the desert's limited resources.