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1981 Map of Mt. Wrightson

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Santa Rita Mountains dominate this 1981 survey, where the rugged peaks of Mt Wrightson and Josephine Peak overlook a landscape deeply marked by Arizona's mining history. The map documents an extensive network of mineral extraction sites across the Coronado National Forest, ranging from the Silver King Mine and East Compadre Shaft in the south to the Snyder Mine in the northeast. The presence of numerous named shafts and mines, including the Philadelphia Mine and Arizona-Pittsburg Mine, illustrates the intensity of prospecting within the canyons.

Natural water sources are densely plotted, with springs like Florida Spring, Bellows Spring, and Dutch John Spring providing critical water in this arid environment. The map also identifies subterranean features such as the Cave of the Bells and Onyx Cave, highlighting the complex geology of the range. Lower elevations feature ranching and recreation markers like Madera Canyon and Fish Well Corral, showing the varied land use between the Pima and Santa Cruz county lines.