1962 Map of Clifton

About this map

Morenci and Clifton serve as the industrial anchors for this region of the Arizona-New Mexico border, where the landscape is defined by the massive copper mining operations near Metcalf and Plantsite. The terrain transitions sharply from the high Mogollon Rim and the Continental Divide down to the rugged canyons of the Gila River and San Francisco River. Much of the territory is managed under the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest, preserving a network of isolated outposts like Honeymoon and Strayhorse. For the genealogist or researcher, the map preserves the location of numerous family-run operations such as the Double Circle Ranch, Juan Miller Ranch, and Mulligan Hay Camp. Transport through this difficult country relied on the Southern Pacific railroad and the winding paths of U.S. 666.