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1964 Map of Gym Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Gym Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Florida Mountains dominate the western portion of this 1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by intensive mining activity and the essential search for water in the high desert. Prospectors and mining operations are scattered throughout the peaks and canyons, including the Florida Peak Mine near the northern summit and the Silver Cave Mine tucked within the interior. The presence of named shafts like Karanada Mines, Mahoney Mines, and San Tex Mine suggests a period of significant geological exploration and extraction.

Surface water management is evidenced by a network of wells and draws, such as Victorio Draw and Lobo Draw, which channel seasonal runoff from the heights of Gym Peak and Baldy Peak. Remote ranching or mining infrastructure is supported by locations like English Well, Victoria Well, and the Blue Water Well, connected by a sparse network of rugged tracks and a primary Jeep Trail crossing the southern flats. This map provides a detailed view of the industrial and topographical character of this part of Luna County before later developments altered the land.