Fortuna Mine is a central focal point in this arid landscape of Yuma County, positioned at the western base of the Gila Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of ephemeral watercourses, including the prominent Fortuna Wash that drains the high country near Red Top Mountain. The presence of Dripping Spring highlights the critical importance of isolated water sources in this desert environment, supporting the historic mining operations and transit through the mountain passes. This survey provides a modern topographical view of the landforms and drainages that have shaped the region's extraction history.
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1926 · Fortuna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Wellton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Fortuna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Wellton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Yuma
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · El Centro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000