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1969 Map of Columbia

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Bradshaw Mountains mineral wealth is evident throughout this late 1960s survey, centered on the settlement of Columbia. The landscape is a network of industrial sites and small claims, including the Red Star Mine, Pero Bonito Mine, and the Hardtimes Mine Ruins. The presence of Allen Mill and the Gold Spring Mine suggests a localized economy built on extraction, supported by isolated outposts like Milk Ranch and Champie Ranch.

Infrastructure is defined by a rugged system of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails rather than paved roads, navigating the steep elevations of Sheep Mountain and Boulder Ridge. Historic markers such as Fort Tule (Site) and scattered graves near Columbia offer significant touchpoints for genealogists. Water sources like Mulberry Spring and Humbug Creek are critical features in this arid terrain, where the Gila and Salt River Meridian serves as the primary survey baseline.