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1999 Map of Sawmill Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through deep canyons and over prominent summits. The landscape is defined by its mining legacy, with numerous operations concentrated in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. These include the Webber Mine, Fluorine Mine, and the Little Wonder Mine, suggesting a period of significant mineral exploration or extraction.

Remote outposts such as Kline Ranch, Santana Ranch, and Wahoo Ranch indicate a scattered ranching presence amidst the drainage systems of Poverty Creek and Bear Creek. Notable landmarks like Sawmill Peak and Franks Mountain provide vertical relief in an area marked by rugged geography, including Sheep Canyon and Hardcastle Canyon. Water sources like Jenny Spring and Whiskey Spring were vital for both the resident ranchers and the mining operations scattered throughout the draws.