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1945 Map of Inspiration, 1947 Print
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1945 Map of Inspiration

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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Industrial activity dominates this mid-1940s landscape, where the copper mining complex at Inspiration and the neighboring city of Miami are surrounded by an intricate network of shafts and tunnels. The Southern Pacific Railroad winds through the southern terrain, serving massive operations like the Castle Dome Mine and its associated Castle Dome Concentrator. Farther south, the Carlota Mine and Hamilton Shaft sit near the rugged course of Pinto Creek, highlighting the density of mineral extraction in this era. Beyond the industrial sites, the land transitions into the Tonto National Forest, where features like Indian Ruins near Rip Spring and high points like Sleeping Beauty and Barnes Peak overlook the canyons. This map captures a pivotal moment when the copper economy shaped every gulch and ridge, from the Inspiration Main Shafts to the Leaching Plant and the numerous tailings ponds that mark the local drainage.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.95 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain