1986 Map of Clifton

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The industrial complex at Morenci and the Morenci Open Pit dominate the eastern landscape of this 1986 survey, illustrating the massive scale of copper mining operations in Greenlee Co. This high-elevation terrain transitions from the Natanes Plateau and Nantac Rim into the deep canyons of the Apache National Forest. The map documents the tightly clustered settlements supporting the mine, including Clifton, Stargo, and Plantsite, alongside the vital Southern Pacific rail infrastructure.