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1972 Map of Klondyke

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Klondyke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Klondyke serves as the focal point of this arid canyon landscape, where the Klondyke Cem and a nearby Landing Strip reflect the logistical realities of mid-century high-desert life. The settlement sits along Aravaipa Creek, a vital watercourse flanked by the northern Santa Teresa Mts and Pinnacle Ridge. Resource extraction is evident through the presence of the Dog Water Mine, Quinn Mine, and scattered prospects across the slopes of Quartz Hill.

Remote livestock management and water access are central themes, indicated by named tanks like Salty Tank and Teresa Tank, alongside established locations such as Lamb Camp. The southern portion of the map transition into the Coronado National Forest, where steep drainage networks like Rattlesnake Canyon and Bottle Canyon converge. The inclusion of Squaw Dam and Haby Spring suggests a reliance on small-scale water management to sustain activity in these isolated Graham County canyons.