1963 Map of Mogollon

About this map

The silver and gold mining district of Mogollon dominates this 1963 survey of the Gila National Forest, revealing an industrial landscape etched into the Mogollon Mountains. The density of mining operations is remarkable, particularly surrounding Fannie Hill, where clusters of mine dumps and specialized infrastructure like the Fannie Mine, Little Charlie Mine, and Trilby Mine mark the height of extraction in the area. The map serves as a vital record for genealogists and industrial historians, documenting the exact locations of historic claims such as the Confidence Mine, Last Chance Mine, and Deadwood Mine. Beyond the active shafts, the survey identifies the Cooney (Site), preserving the location of earlier mining camps. Rugged transportation routes like the Bursum Road and various jeep trails connect these isolated operations to cattle ranching outposts like Deep Creek Ranch and Oaks Ranch to the west.