2011 Map of Burro Peak

About this map

Mining operations and ranching life define this high-altitude landscape in the Gila National Forest region. The map reveals an intensive history of mineral extraction, from the Silver Dollar Mine and Austin Amazon Mines in the north to the Red Hill Turquoise Mine and Merry Widow Mine further south. These claims, along with specialized sites like the Gold Gulch Placer and Sunset Gold Field, illustrate the diverse geology that drew prospectors to the area. Settlement is sparse and tied to the land's resources, represented by family holdings such as Silsby Ranch, Russel Ranch, and the Burro Mountain Homestead. This network of human activity is connected by rugged paths like Horseman's Trl and Rustlers Trl, which navigate between prominent heights like Burro Peak and Ferguson Mountain. Water remains a critical and concentrated resource for both livestock and mining, managed through scattered improvements like the Thompson Windmill and Knight Canyon Tank.