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1985 Map of Hillsboro

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Hillsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The settlement of Hillsboro serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s landscape, situated along the banks of Percha Creek. The geography is defined by a dense network of mining activity, with numerous Mine and Prospect labels scattered across the high ground, particularly near Empire Peak and Black Peak. To the north, Copper Mines and intensive Strip Mine operations underscore the industrial importance of the district.

The rugged terrain is dissected by deep drainages like Warm Springs Canyon and Cold Springs Canyon, which feed into the primary creek system. To the south, the community of Trujillo is positioned near the winding Trujillo Canyon. This map provides a look at the region's complex resource extraction history, evidenced by the many named gulches like Ready Pay Gulch and Wicks Gulch that were historically central to local claims and operations.