1990 Map of Bullard Peak

About this map

Big Burro Mountains define the topography of this high-elevation landscape within the Gila National Forest. The map documents a significant history of resource extraction, particularly concentrated in the northeast near the Black Hawk Mines and the Alhambra Mine. Throughout the drainage systems, numerous sites labeled Prospect, Mine Shaft, and Adit reveal the density of prospecting activity across the peaks. Water sources were critical to these operations and the local ecosystem, evidenced by a network of seasonal flows and permanent points like Bullard Spring, Dripping Spring, and the Burro Spring Tank. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons, from the northern Little Rough Canyon to the southern Mulberry Canyon, reflecting a landscape where isolation and geology dictated the pattern of human endeavor.