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2011 Map of Dixie Meadows

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dixie Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dixie Meadows Mine and several other mining operations define the rugged industrial character of this Grant County landscape. Located south of Ragged Rocks, these sites highlight a legacy of mineral extraction concentrated around Standard Creek and Dixie Creek. The presence of the Copperopolis Mine, Smuggler Mine, and Keystone Mine within a relatively small area suggests a dense network of claims and workings tied to the region's geologic potential.

Elevated landmarks like Dixie Butte, featuring the Dixie Butte Fire Lookout, provide a stark contrast to the deep recesses of Honeymoon Canyon and Long Tom Gulch. This 2011 survey documents the forest road infrastructure, such as Bull Run Rd, required to access these remote sites and water sources like Wickup Spring and Butte Creek. The map is a valuable record for those tracing the history of mining and fire observation in the Blue Mountains region.