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1960 Map of Guthrie

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Guthrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Gila River and San Francisco River converge in this high-desert landscape, defining a region where water management and mineral extraction shaped early development. The small settlement of Guthrie serves as a focal point along the Southern Pacific railroad line, while remote outposts like Subia Ranch, Wilkerson Ranch, and Harris Camp illustrate the scattered nature of ranching in the Peloncillo Mountains.

Industrial activity is evident at the Ash Peak Mine and Shamrock Shaft in the southern reaches, and the Smuggler Mine to the north. These sites, combined with landmarks like the Wright Monument and Gillard Hot Springs, reveal a landscape of hard-won progress. Water sources such as Stock Pen Tank, Midnight Water, and Harris Camp Spring highlight the critical infrastructure required for livestock and mining operations in the arid Slick Rock Basin.