2014 Map of Silver Bell West

About this map

Silver Bell and the surrounding copper-rich landscape of Pima County are defined by a long history of industrial extraction and high-desert terrain. This 2014 survey reveals the massive footprints of the El Tiro Pit and Oxide Pit, standing as modern testaments to the mining operations that have shaped this region. Older mining landmarks, including the Mammoth Incline and Kurtz Shaft, offer critical clues for researchers tracing the evolution of local mineral claims. The rugged relief of the Silver Bell Mountains and West Silver Bell Mountains is punctuated by prominent summits such as Confidence Peak, Quartzite Peak, and Malpais Hill. Notable local history is preserved at the Silver Bell Cemetery, while the natural drainage of the land is visible through a network of dry watercourses like Silver Bell Wash and El Tiro Wash.