1943 Map of Klondyke

About this map

Klondyke and the surrounding mining districts of Graham and Pinal Counties appear here in a survey from the late 1930s. The settlement pattern follows the life-giving Aravaipa Creek, which cuts a prominent valley through the high desert. To the south, the Galiuro Mountains rise sharply, punctuated by peaks such as Mescal Peak and Black Butte. The map documents a rugged extractive economy, centering on the remote outpost of Copper Creek and a network of operations including the Grand Reef Mine, Glory Hole Mine, and Dog Water Mine. Local civic life is anchored by the Aravaipa Sch and the Aravaipa Ranger Station, while cattle ranching and land management are evident through the naming of various springs and the Landsman Camp within the Crook National Forest.