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1959 Map of Redrock

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Redrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Gila River cuts through the desert landscape of western Grant County, anchoring a region of rugged peaks and deep canyons. Near the settlement of Redrock, the terrain shifts from the open flats of the Gila National Forest boundary into the steep elevations of Bullard Peak and the Big Burro Mountains. Historical human activity is marked by the presence of an Old Indian Village (Site) overlooking the river and several isolated Graves scattered along the western canyons.

Mining and ranching infrastructure define the mid-century economy of this high-desert territory. Extensive workings including the Alhambra Mine, Jennie Mines, and Malone Mines are tucked into the mountain folds, while family-named holdings like the Van Meter Ranch, Jim Cureton Ranch, and McCauley Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved roads and trails. Strategic water management is evident through numerous named stock tanks like China Tank and Double Tanks, essential for sustaining life between the river and the arid canyon floors.