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1945 Map of Globe

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Globe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The copper-rich corridor of Globe and Miami dominates this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape deeply transformed by industrial mining. Giant operations like the Inspiration Concentrator, International Smelter, and Miami Tailings Pond define the valley floor between the two settlements. This industrial density contrasts sharply with the ancient history preserved at the Bes H-Ba-Gowan Pueblo Ruins near Pinal Creek.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain reveals a transition from industrial hubs to ranching and wildlands within the Tonto National Forest. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace smaller communities like Central Heights, Claypool, and Midland City, or locate remote landmarks such as Bixby Ranch and the Pinal Ranger Sta. Numerous mining claims, including the Old Dominion Shaft (Aband) and Buckeye Shaft (Aband), pepper the surrounding hillsides of Buffalo Hill and Nugget Mtn, marking the extensive reach of the regional mining boom.