2014 Map of Harshaw

About this map

The southern Patagonia Mountains dominate this 2014 survey of the Harshaw quadrangle, revealing a landscape deeply marked by its mining heritage. Long-standing mining settlements like Washington Camp and Trench Camp anchor the topography, while features such as Worlds Fair Spring and Paymaster Spring reflect the region's historical industrial activity. Most of the land is preserved within the Coronado National Forest, where high elevations at American Peak and Hermosa Hill overlook the complex drainage systems of Mowry Wash and Alum Gulch. The map captures a sophisticated network of cattle tanks and springs, including Apache Tank and Number Three Tanks, essential for supporting rangeland in this arid environment. Traces of early 20th-century exploration remain evident in names like Washington Gulch and Duquesne Wash, providing a clear view of the settlement patterns that once defined this borderlands region of Santa Cruz County.