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1981 Map of Mount Bigelow

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Mount Bigelow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

High peaks of the Santa Catalina Mountains dominate this 1981 record, featuring a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and rugged canyon systems. Mount Bigelow and Kellogg Mountain anchor the central topography, surrounded by a complex network of resource extraction and recreation sites. The northern slopes show a concentrated history of mining, specifically the Daily Mine Group, Marble Mine Group, and Leatherwood Mine Group, alongside an isolated Grave near Gibb Wash.

Transitioning from industry to conservation and scientific use, the area includes the Pusch Ridge Wilderness and the Butterfly Natural Area. Infrastructure for forest management and public access is evident at the Palisade Ranger Station and various developed campgrounds like Soldier Camp and Willow Canyon. The presence of an Observatory and numerous Radio Towers on the higher summits indicates the range's role as a technological and observation hub for Arizona.