1988 Map of Durham Hills

About this map

The Durham Hills and Suizo Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Pinal County, where seasonal drainage patterns define the geography. A network of ephemeral waterways, including Bogard Wash, Durham Wash, and the aptly named Suffering Wash, weave through the desert floor towards the distinctive formation of The Huerfano. The map records a legacy of mineral exploration through numerous Prospect and Mine Shaft notations, particularly in the northern reaches near the Copper Mine Tank. Human adaptation to the environment is evidenced by remote water infrastructure like Magma Well and Mesa Tank, while the presence of a Gas Line Tank suggests the mid-century expansion of utility corridors through these remote reaches of the Sonoran Desert.