1996 Map of Patagonia

About this map

Mining operations and remote ranching outposts define this stretch of the Santa Rita Mountains, where the landscape is etched with the remnants of late 20th-century extraction. Heavy concentrations of silver and lead claims like the Salero Mine and the Mansfield Group dominate the northern terrain, interspersed with local landmarks like the Ranger Station and several water sources including Dripping Spring and Johnson Spring. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the high desert, from Temporal Gulch to the seasonal flow of Sonoita Creek.