1943 Map of Klondyke

About this map

Aravaipa Creek carves a critical corridor through the high desert of the Coronado National Forest and Crook National Forest in this early 1940s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the peaks of the Santa Teresa Mountains and Galiuro Mountains. While the settlement at Klondyke serves as a central hub, the map reveals a heavy reliance on mineral extraction, evidenced by a concentration of workings including the Grand Reef Mine and the Glory Hole Mine near Copper Creek. Regional infrastructure is represented by the Aravaipa Sch and the Aravaipa Ranger Station, suggesting a community anchored by both ranching and the forest service. Distinctive landmarks like The Chimney and Pinnacle Ridge rise above the drainage systems of Turkey Creek and Waterfall Canyon.