2021 Map of Harshaw

About this map

The Patagonia Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southern Arizona, where the legacy of mining and ranching is etched into the topography. This 2021 study shows the historic settlements of Harshaw and Trench Camp situated within the Coronado National Forest. The map documents a complex network of water sources essential for survival in this arid environment, ranging from named springs like Worlds Fair Spring and Chinaman Spring to numerous livestock tanks such as Apache Tank and Chino Seven Tank. The drainage patterns of Mowry Wash and Duquesne Wash carve through the terrain, connecting high points like American Peak and Saddle Mtn to broader lowlands like Meadow Valley Flat. This modern survey records the enduring footprint of early frontier industry, including the deep canyons and gulches like Washington Gulch that once supported local mining activity.