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2010 Map of Gary

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gary sits at the heart of this high-desert mining landscape, where the flatlands of Tobosa Flats and South Alkali Flat give way to the mineral-rich slopes of the Pyramid Mountains. The eastern portion of the map is densely populated with mining claims and lodes, indicating an intensive history of prospecting and mineral extraction. This concentration of activity, featuring the Banner Mine, Misers Chest Mine, and the Carbonate Hill Mine, reflects a legacy of industrial effort centered around the canyons and peaks.

Beyond the industrial sites, the map traces the vital role of water and ranching in this arid environment through landmarks like the Kerr Ranch and scattered wind-driven wells such as Wright Windmill and Fox Windmill. The terrain is deeply grooved by drainages like Banner Canyon and Lordsburg Draw, which define the natural corridors through the peaks. This survey captures a point in time when the infrastructure of modern transportation, passing through Conrad, intersects with the enduring geography of old southwestern mining camps.