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1999 Map of Santa Rita Mine

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Santa Rita Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The massive excavations of the Santa Rita Mine dominate this 1999 revision, illustrating a landscape defined by industrial copper mining in Grant County. Extensive mine dumps, tailings ponds, and open pits surround the settlements of Fierro, Hanover, and Wimsattville, while the Turnerville (Site) indicates a community displaced by expanding operations. The map provides significant genealogical value through its documentation of the Hanover Sch and several burial grounds, including the Georgetown Cem near the upper canyons.

Beyond the industrial core, the terrain rises into the Gila National Forest, where the Continental Divide Scenic Trail traverses the Altos Range. Geologic landmarks like the Kneeling Nun and Hermosa Mountain tower over the network of canyons and draws, while the rail infrastructure at Hanover Junction and along Cobre Creek underscores the historical connection between these remote mountain works and the broader regional economy.