1913 Map of Morenci

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The mining hubs of Morenci and Clifton anchor the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the industrial gravity of the copper district just before the First World War. The copper-rich terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Copper King Mtn and Markeen Mtn, with the Arizona and New Mexico railroad providing the vital connection to the outside world. North of the industrial center, the land transitions into the high country of the Apache National Forest, where the economy shifted toward timber and ranching.