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1990 Map of Redrock

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Redrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Gila River cuts through this high-desert landscape, creating a fertile corridor that has supported human activity for centuries, as evidenced by the Old Indian Village (Site) located near the riverbank. This 1990 provisional survey of the Redrock area illustrates the complex land management of the region, where the Redrock State Wildlife Experimental Area meets the Gila National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior of branching canyons, including Starvation Canyon, Graveyard Canyon, and Trusdale Canyon.

Mineral extraction is a significant theme of the terrain, with several specific sites noted such as the Grey Eagle Mine and the Jennie Mines. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by an extensive system of levee structures along the river and numerous livestock or range improvements like CCC Tank, China Tank, and Double Tanks. The interplay between the river valley and the surrounding peaks, like Lydian Peak, defines the region's historic cattle and mining economy.