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1935 Map of Hillsboro

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Hillsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Hillsboro and Kingston serve as the primary anchors for this 1935 survey, which details a landscape defined by mining activity and ranching operations during the mid-depression era. The topographic data reveals the industrial footprint of the region through labeled sites like the OK Mine, Gray Eagle Mine, and Silver Tail Mine, while the canyon-riven terrain is dotted with established family holdings including the J P Nunn Ranch, Wilson Ranch, and Mackey Ranch.

Located within the Gila National Forest, the area's complex drainage system is mapped with precision, tracing the courses of Percha Creek, Animas Creek, and Tierra Blanca Creek. The map documents a specific moment of local transit and commerce, showing the Highway connecting the mining districts and providing a detailed view of remote camps such as Gold Dust Camp and solitary landmarks like the Log Cabin.