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1902 Map of Clifton

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Clifton and the surrounding mining districts are at the center of this industrial and mountain landscape at the dawn of the twentieth century. The topography reveals the intense mineral extraction efforts of the era, centered on the Coronado Mine and the industrial infrastructure of the Shannon Smelter. The San Francisco River cuts through the canyon floor, providing a vital corridor for the Southern Pacific Railroad to reach these mountain outposts.

Beyond the primary hubs of Morenci and Metcalf, the map details a network of canyons and gulches named for the prospectors and ranchers who settled the region, such as Hickory Gulch and Pinkard Gulch. High-elevation landmarks like Grey Peak and Mitchell Peak loom over the Apache National Forest, while smaller settlements and working locations like Oroville, Goat Ranch, and the Metcalf Ranger Station reflect the diverse operations required to sustain life and industry in the Greenlee and Graham County borderlands.