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2011 Map of Clifton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts a deep path through the copper-rich highlands of Greenlee County, framing the industrial and residential landscape of Clifton and Morenci. This 2011 survey documents the massive footprint of the mining operations that define the area, most notably the Tailings Water Reclamation Reservoir and the tiered residential developments of Plantsite, East Plantsite, and Stargo. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, including Bunkers Cemetery, Clifton Catholic Cemetery, Metcalf Cemetery, and the main Clifton Cemetery located south of the town center.

Transportation and infrastructure reflect the area's specialized economy, from the winding Chase Creek to the recreational routes like Plantsite Recreation Rd. High peaks such as Mulligan Peak and Clifton Peak overlook a terrain marked by numerous gulches and canyons, including Standard Gulch and Devils Canyon. The map also preserves the locations of local services like the Morenci Post Office and Clifton Post Office, alongside the geothermal feature at Clifton Hot Springs.