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1943 Map of Galiuro Mts

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Galiuro Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Galiuro Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Arizona, carved by a network of drainage systems including Copper Creek and Paddys River. This 1943 survey illustrates a region defined by remote ranching outposts and high-altitude mining operations. Cattle ranching is central to the area's geography, with the Simms Ranch, YLE Ranch, and Rhodes Ranch established near perennial water sources like Holdout Spr and Sunset Spring. These sites are often tucked into canyons like Mailbox Canyon or positioned near prominent peaks such as Bassett Peak and China Peak.

Hardrock mining is particularly evident along the northern and central ridges, where the Magma Mine, Powers Mine, and the uniquely named Sixteen To One Mine suggest the region's mineral potential during the mid-century. Much of the territory falls within the Coronado National Forest, where steep terrain funnels seasonal runoff into washes like Mulberry Wash and Clark Wash. The map documents a landscape before modern development, relying on traditional place names and isolated camps like Geronimo Camp to navigate the complex topography.