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1999 Map of Brushy Mountain

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Brushy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Brushy Mountain dominates the high-elevation landscape of this 1999 revision, where the peaks of the Gila National Forest overlook the winding Gila River. This terrain is defined by its water sources and mining history, as evidenced by the numerous named springs and tanks that supported the region's livestock and extractive industries. The southeastern portion of the map reveals the concentrated mining activity near Telegraph Mountain, featuring the Telegraph Mine and several unnamed mine shafts and prospects.

Lower elevations include the Redrock State Wildlife Experimental Area and a local Fairground, suggesting a mix of conservation and community gathering spaces. Water management is a primary theme of the human presence here, marked by functional landmarks like the Dells Windmill, Pot Hole Windmill, and Check Dam. The network of 4wd tracks and camps such as Ash Creek Camp indicates a landscape used for rugged transit and backcountry staging within the Silver City Ranger District.