
Gleeson anchors the northern portion of this landscape, reflecting a history tied to the surrounding mineral riches as evidenced by numerous Mine Shafts and a Quarry near Maud Hill. The settlement's past is further grounded by the local Cem and its connection to the transport network via Gleeson Road. Much of the quadrangle is defined by an arid ranching economy, where survival is marked by a network of water sources including the River Windmill, Coyote Windmill, and Mesquite Tank. An Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the eastern flats, signaling a shift in the region's transport infrastructure. Rugged landmarks like Outlaw Mountain and Sugarloaf Hill rise above the basin, providing orientation across a terrain otherwise dotted with cattle tanks and remote outposts like Harmon Ranch.
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1916 · Pearce
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1922 · Swisshelm
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Gleeson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Light
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Courtland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Hay Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Squaretop Hills
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Swisshelm Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Pearce
USGS Topo · 1:62,500