2004 Map of Duquesne

About this map

The Patagonia Mountains rise sharply along the international border in this high-desert mining district. The settlement of Duquesne sits at the heart of a cluster of historic mineral extraction sites including the Belmont Mine, Bonanza Mine, and Dudley Mine. This terrain, managed as part of the Coronado National Forest, is deeply incised by drainages like Washington Gulch and Paradise Canyon. The geography reflects the shared landscape of the United States and Mexico, where the northern peaks of the Sierra San Antonio descend into broad valleys characterized by seasonal washes and cattle tanks. Significant mining infrastructure is concentrated on the American side, evidenced by numerous adits and shafts like the Santo Nino Mine, while the southern topography is dominated by expansive systems such as Cañada San Antonio and the high pass at Puerto Comedero de Tierra.