1958 Map of Harshaw

About this map

Washington Camp and the settlement of Harshaw anchor this mid-century look at a landscape defined by intensive silver and lead extraction. Situated within the Patagonia Mountains, the area is densely marked with claims that drove the local economy, from the Worlds Fair Mine in the north to the Maine Mine and New York Mine near the southern border. The transition from industrial mining to ranching is evident in family-named properties such as Shaffer Ranch and the Flying R Ranch, while local infrastructure is recorded at the Duquesne Sch and the Trench Camp water tank. Topographical landmarks like Saddle Mountain and American Peak rise above a network of drainages including Alum Gulch and Harshaw Creek. A single Grave noted near the Mowry Mine serves as a quiet reminder of the individual lives tied to these mountain camps during their period of operation.