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1985 Map of Lone Star Mountain

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lone Star Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Gila Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, where rugged high-desert topography meets the winding course of the Gila River. In the mid-1980s, the area's history of mineral exploration was still visible in the numerous Prospect sites and Mine Shaft locations scattered along the southern slopes of Lone Star Mountain. These workings follow the complex geological formations near Solomon Pass, illustrating the persistent search for ore in Graham County.

Surface water is characterized by ephemeral drainages and intermittent sources such as Bonita Spring and Spring Creek. A network of 4WD trails connects remote points like Red Knoll and Black Barrel Mountain, while cattle tanks such as Rattlesnake Tank and Dry Canyon Tank denote the essential infrastructure for ranching in this arid environment. The small settlement of Sanchez sits near the river, positioned at the edge of the wash systems that feed the valley floor.