1902 Map of Clifton

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Industrial copper production dominates the landscape of the Arizona Territory in this 1902 survey, centered on the concentrated mining operations at Metcalf, Morenci, and Clifton. The map reveals the intricate technological infrastructure required for high-desert extraction, featuring the Coronado RR, Morenci Southern RR, and several steep transit systems like the King Incline and Longfellow Incline. These rail lines snake through the canyons to connect the Coronado Mines and Copper Mt with the Shannon Smelter situated along the San Francisco River. Outside the industrial core, the landscape transitions to remote outposts like Goat Ranch and Granville, alongside seasonal water sources such as Quail Spring and Tule Springs. The presence of Oroville and Ward illustrates the early settlement patterns that grew in the shadow of the massive mining peaks, including Shannon Mt and Coronado Mt.