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1981 Map of Samaniego Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Samaniego Peak rises as the central landmark of the Sierrita Mountains in this early 1980s topography. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and drainages, including Fresnal Canyon and Mc Gee Wash, which provide a contrast to the high-elevation peaks like Gunsight Mtn and Keystone Peak. Human presence is concentrated around Mc Gees Settlement and the small enclave of Demetrie to the southeast.

A network of water infrastructure—essential for life in this arid environment—is mapped in detail, ranging from Grays Spring and Sid Simpson Spring to livestock watering points such as Zupeda Tank and Broke Tanks. The industrial footprint of the region is evident in the south, anchored by the massive Sierrita Mine (West Pit) and associated Mine Dump, illustrating the scale of copper mining operations that shaped the local economy and terrain during this era.