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1958 Map of Bisbee NE

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bisbee NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Mule Mountains dominate this southeastern Arizona landscape, revealing a high-desert terrain shaped by extensive mineral exploration and early transport routes. Near the settlement of Warren, the map details a dense network of mining activity, including the Easter Sunday Mine, Ivanhoe Mine, and Superior & Boston Mine. These sites, along with numerous unnamed prospects and a large Mine Dump, highlight the industrial character of the district during the mid-20th century.

Transitioning from the peaks toward the Sulphur Springs Valley, the topography levels out into a broad alluvial plain. Local transit is defined by the High Lonesome Road and the Elfrida Cut-off, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade running parallel to the valley floor speaks to the region's evolving infrastructure. Water is scarce but significant, with drainage systems like Mule Gulch, Gold Gulch, and Glance Creek carving through the slopes below landmarks such as Grassy Hill and Cintura Hill.