2023 Map of Santa Rita Mine

About this map

Fierro and Hanover stand as the primary centers of this mining landscape, where high-altitude settlement patterns follow the industrial logic of the New Mexico mineral belt. The terrain is marked by significant peaks and landforms, including Hanover Mtn, Hermosa Mtn, and the distinctive Kneeling Nun landmark. A network of specialized cemeteries, such as Fierro Cem and Georgetown Cem, serves as a direct link to the region's genealogical history, while numbered sites like Cem Number 4 and Cem Number 5 indicate the organized, often segregated nature of early mining camp burials. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Gila National Forest, preserving the wooded reaches of Middle Shingle Canyon and Brunner Canyon. Transport routes including the Georgetown Rd and Santa Rita Mine Rd connect the scattered residential pockets of Wimsattville and Turnerville to the industrial hubs at Hanover Junction and Vanadium.