1961 Map of Big Horn Mts

About this map

Mining operations and ranching outposts define this arid landscape during the early 1960s. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are heavily marked by historic mining activity, including the Mollie Davenport Mine, El Tigre Mine, and Gold Bullion Mine, indicating a period of intense mineral exploration. To the south, the topography flattens into the Harquahala Plain, where the presence of the Mary E Ranch and Blecha Ranch suggests the importance of cattle ranching in this desert environment. Centered on the map, the Big Horn Mountains rise sharply, anchored by Big Horn Peak and Burnt Mountain. Transportation in this era relied on the Buckeye Salome Road and a solitary Airstrip near the settlement of Pleasanton. This survey preserves a transition from rugged mineral extraction to wide-open rangeland, providing a clear record of land use before modern developments.