1902 Map of Bisbee

About this map

Bisbee and its surrounding copper mining district are depicted here during a period of rapid industrial expansion shortly after the turn of the century. The map shows the intricate relationship between the rugged Mule Pass Mts and the critical transportation networks of the El Paso and Southwestern R. R., which linked the mines to the international border. The survey identifies numerous family-named properties such as Herrons Ranch and Forrests Ranch, illustrating the agricultural footprint that supported the booming mining camps. To the south, the settlement of Naco sits directly on the United States Mexico boundary line, serving as a vital railroad junction. This documentation provides a clear view of the area's early 20th-century economy, where isolated operations like the Glance Mine and waypoints like the Halfway House connected the high desert peaks to the burgeoning border trade.