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1948 Map of Campo Bonito

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Campo Bonito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Campo Bonito and its surrounding mining operations anchor this terrain on the northeastern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The landscape is defined by a series of significant mining works including the Highjinks Mine, Southern Belle Mine, Old Maudina Mine, and Bonito Mine, reflecting the intensive extraction history of the area. Settlement patterns are characterized by a network of established ranching properties, most notably the Kannally Ranch, Cherry Valley Ranch, and American Flag Ranch.

A marked shift in development appears toward the northeast, where the urban extension of San Manuel is indicated. The topographic transition from the high elevations of Rice Peak and the Coronado National Forest down through Bonito Canyon and Peppersauce Canyon illustrates the complex drainage systems of the Pinal and Pima county borderlands. The network of canyons, such as Smelter Canyon and Nugget Canyon, further underscores the industrial past of the district, while family-named landmarks like American Flag Hill and Ray Hill provide essential context for local genealogy and history.