2014 Map of Clifton

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts through this copper-rich landscape of Greenlee County, where the industrial footprint of Morenci and Clifton dominates the terrain. This map reveals the massive earth-moving operations of the region, anchored by the Tailings Water Reclamation Reservoir and the heavy infrastructure of Plantsite and East Plantsite. While industrial activity is clear at Smelter Hill, the area's social history is preserved in its burial grounds, including Metcalf Cem, Sacred Heart Cem, and Bunkers Cem. Beyond the developed corridors of Us-191 and the residential clusters of Stargo, the map transitions into the high country of the Apache National Forest. Geological landmarks like Morenci Mountain and Clifton Peak rise above the deep cuts of Ward Canyon and Devils Canyon, while the Clifton Hot Springs sit near the confluence of Chase Creek and the river, marking a natural break in the rugged mining district.