1948 Map of Campo Bonito

About this map

Mining operations and family-owned ranchlands dominate this 1948 survey of the northeastern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mts. Centered on the settlement of Campo Bonito, the landscape reflects a transition from early ranching enterprises like the Kannally Ranch and American Flag Ranch to a cluster of active and historical mineral claims. To the west, the Coronado National Forest boundary protects the high ridges of Oracle Ridge and Rice Peak, while the canyon floor is dotted with workings such as the Highjinks Mine, Southern Belle Mine, and Old Maudina Mine. The map captures the area just as the town of San Manuel begins to emerge along the northeastern wash. Evidence of processing persists at the Smelter near Bonito Canyon Wash, where the industrial needs of the era met the rugged geography of Peppersauce Wash and Nugget Canyon.