2020 Map of Santa Rita Mine

About this map

The Santa Rita Mine anchors this industrial landscape in Grant County, where the high-elevation terrain of the Pinos Altos Range meets the intense activity of New Mexico’s mining history. The map details a dense corridor of settlements and technical sites, including Hanover, Fierro, and Vanadium, which emerged to support the region’s mineral extraction. Subterranean infrastructure is well-documented through labels for the Gilchrist Tunnel, Snowflake Tunnel, and the Union Hill Portal, reflecting the area's geological importance. The transition from industrial zones to the protected wilderness of the Gila National Forest is clear, as canyons like Georgetown Canyon and Shingle Canyon cut through the rugged uplands. Numerous family and community landmarks, such as Georgetown Cem and the distinctive Kneeling Nun rock formation, provide essential points of reference for local historians and genealogists.