1981 Map of Sawmill Peak

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the early 1980s, where the Continental Divide winds through the terrain from north to south. The map reveals a significant history of mineral exploration along the eastern slopes, particularly in Poverty Creek and Canyon, where operations like the Webber Mine, Fluorine Mine, and Little Wonder Mine are situated. These small-scale mining sites, often reached only by a complex network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, suggest an era of rugged resource extraction within the national forest boundaries.