2018 Map of Silver Bell West

About this map

Silver Bell and the industrial landscape of the Silver Bell Mountains dominate this survey of the northern Sonoran Desert. The area is defined by its deep mining history, evidenced by the massive El Tiro Pit and Oxide Pit, alongside specific engineering landmarks like the Mammoth Incline and Kurtz Shaft. These industrial features contrast with the natural drainages of El Tiro Wash and Mammoth Wash that cut through the arid terrain. For those tracing the human footprint of this mining district, the Silver Bell Cem serves as a quiet marker of the community that once supported these operations. High points like Confidence Peak and Malpais Hill provide topographic context for the complex network of access roads, including Silver Bell Rd and Indian Rte 35, which connect the remote pits to the wider Pima County region.