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1969 Map of Santa Rita Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The high-elevation drainage divide of the San Benito Co Fresno Co line defines this area, where mining activity once pulsed through the canyons. Industrial history is etched into the landscape at Holman Mill (Site) and Joaquin Mill (Site), marking the locations of former processing operations. Numerous mining prospects like the James Corbett Byles Mine and Del Mexico Mine are clustered near Santa Rita Peak and along the slopes of Joaquin Ridge. Water sources were critical in this arid terrain, with Spanish Lake, Aqua Buena Spring, and Dick Wright Spring providing vital points for both livestock and mining camps. Remote encampments such as Archer Camp and the level ground at Adobe Flat suggest the logistical challenges of extraction and ranching in these uplands during the late 1960s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain