2011 Map of Santa Rita Mine

About this map

Fierro and Hanover sit at the heart of this intensive mining landscape, where the terrain is dense with the infrastructure of silver, copper, and iron extraction. The map reveals an intricate network of shafts, tunnels, and pits such as the Barringer Incline Mine, Continental Mine, and the Union Hill Mine. These workings dominate the valleys and hillsides, linked by a complex web of industrial roads including Fierro Rd and W and L Mine Rd. The human footprint of the mining era is visible in the clusters of settlements like Turnerville and Wimsattville, each served by its own post office or local landmark. Beyond the industrial core, the map tracks the quieter edges of the district, from the Georgetown Cemetery near the eastern boundary to the Kennecott Dam Number Eight, illustrating how the massive scale of the Santa Rita mining operations redefined the surrounding landscape.