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2011 Map of Silver City

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Silver City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silver City is detailed here alongside its extensive mining heritage and institutional landmarks. The map illustrates a dense concentration of historical districts, including the Silver City North Addition Historic District and the Chihuahua Hill Historic District, centered around the Silver City Post Office. The presence of Western New Mexico University and Saint Marys Academy highlights the area's role as a regional center for education.

Beyond the urban center, the map documents the complex geology and industrial history of the Silver City Range. Dozens of individual mines and prospects are labeled, such as the Cleveland Mine, Houston-Thomas Mine, and Luck Manganese Mine. The terrain is punctuated by significant peaks like Gomez Peak and Stewart Peak, while the western edge reveals the legacy of Chloride Flat and Boston Hill. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of early 21st-century residential growth in Little Walnut Village and the persistent landscape of the mining industry.