1997 Map of Copperplate Gulch

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Coronado Mountain and the surrounding high desert of eastern Arizona dominate this landscape, where industrial mining and cattle ranching have left their mark. The eastern edge of the survey reveals the massive scale of the Morenci Pit (Open Pit Mine), contrasting with the rugged canyons and isolated outposts like Trujillo and Seneca Corral. Water management is central to this arid region, evidenced by the Eagle Creek Pumping Station and several Gaging Stations along Eagle Creek. This terrain sits at a significant cultural and administrative junction, straddling the boundary between the Apache National Forest and the San Carlos Indian Reservation. Numerous Mine Shafts and the historic Coronado Mine signify the area's long-standing reliance on copper and mineral extraction, while natural features like Hot Springs and Bat Cave punctuate the deep drainages of Hot Springs Canyon.