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2011 Map of Globe

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Globe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Industrial copper operations and the surrounding Gila County mountain communities define this study of the Arizona Copper Belt. The landscape is dominated by heavy industry, specifically the International Smelter and the Inspiration Concentrator north of Miami, while massive reclamation features like the Solitude Tailings Pond and Miami Tailings Pond underscore the scale of local mining. These industrial sites sit in close proximity to a dense network of residential areas including Claypool, Central Heights, and Little Acres.

Beyond the urban corridors, the terrain transitions into a complex system of peaks and washes. Notable landmarks like Quartzite Peak and Crash-up Mountain overlook the northern canyons, where isolated sites such as the Simpson Cabins and Bixby Ranch are found. The map also traces the winding course of Pinal Creek, which connects the northern settlement of Wheatfields with the regional hub of Globe.