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2004 Map of Goldfield

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Goldfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Superstition Mountains dominate this 2004 landscape, showcasing the dramatic transition from the desert floor to high-elevation rock formations like The Flatiron. The region is steeped in mining history, with a high concentration of operations near the settlement of Goldfield, including the Goldfield Mine, Bluebird Mine, and Black Queen Mine. These sites sit alongside several Prospects and the Golden Hillside Mines, indicating a legacy of intense mineral exploration.

The presence of the Massacre Grounds and Lost Dutchman State Park underscores the area's place in Southwestern lore and recreation. Water sources in this arid environment are carefully mapped, including Government Well, Second Water Spring, and Hieroglyphic Spring. The map details the complex drainage system of canyons, such as Boulder Canyon and Needle Canyon, which carve through the Tonto National Forest and the protected Superstition Wilderness.