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1950 Map of Burro Peak, 1967 Print
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1950 Map of Burro Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Burro Mountains mining activity and ranching life define this high-altitude landscape in the mid-20th century. Centered on Burro Peak, the terrain is marked by numerous extraction sites such as the Star Lode Mine and the Silver Dollar Mine, while others like the Red Hill Turquoise Mine and Austin-Amazon Mines are recorded as inactive by the time of this 1950 field check. The Continental Divide weaves through the eastern portion of the sheet, separating drainage basins and dictating the flow of seasonal waters through Pine Canyon and Deadman Canyon. Evidence of human settlement is found in isolated pockets of industry and agriculture, including the Merry Widow Shaft and family-run operations like the Silsby Ranch and Walking X Ranch. This corner of the Gila National Forest highlights the intersection of mineral prospecting and the hard-scrabble ranching economy of southwestern New Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain