1981 Map of Mount Fagan

About this map

Mount Fagan rises as the prominent landmark of this desert landscape, where the southern reaches of the Santa Rita Mountains meet the Empire Mountains. The map reveals a region defined by scattered cattle ranching and hard-rock mining, evidenced by labels for Andrada Ranch, Hilton Ranch, and Martinez Ranch. Mining history is particularly dense along the rugged slopes, where the Cuprite Mine, Dimple Mine, and California Mine are recorded alongside numerous prospects and shafts. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by an extensive network of man-made features like Beach Tank and Missile Tank, alongside natural sources such as Ojo Blanco Spring and Mulberry Springs. This 1981 edition also identifies a U.S. Military Reservation and a lonely cemetery near the Coronado National Forest boundary, illustrating the complex overlap of public land, private holdings, and strategic use.