1957 Map of Bellota Ranch

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Santa Catalina Mts dominate this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by ranching, mining, and early recreational development. The high peaks and canyons of the Coronado National Forest are punctuated by significant early 20th-century mining operations, including the Geesaman Mine Group and the Daily Mine Group near Marble Peak. This period shows the transition of the mountains into a destination for the public, with established sites like Palisade Ranger Sta, the Federal Honor Camp, and youth retreats at the Boy Scout Camp and Girl Scout Camp.