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1965 Map of Copperas Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Copperas Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Copperas Peak and Buck Hannen Mountain anchor the high elevations of this mid-1960s survey, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage of Sapillo Creek and Salt Creek. The map documents a transition in land use, showing established recreation sites like Lake Roberts alongside signs of earlier enterprise such as the Meerschaum Mine and a Gravel Pit. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by Wild Horse Mesa, where the topography drops toward Trout Creek.

Evidence of early transit remains visible through the presence of The Military Road, which winds through the eastern canyons, and the Sapillo Pack Trail crossing the western boundary. Numerous watering points, including Corral Tank and Meerschaum Tank, highlight the necessity of managed water sources in this environment. The northern region is marked by the Gila Wilderness Boundary, preserving the character of Alum Canyon and Jordan Canyon.