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2017 Map of Silver City

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Silver City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Silver City serves as the hub of this Southwestern high-country landscape, where the urban grid meets the foothills of the Gila National Forest. The presence of the Cleveland Mine and the prominent Boston Hill to the south underscores the area's deep-rooted mining identity, while Western New Mexico University marks the town's evolution into an educational center. To the west and north, the terrain rises sharply toward the Continental Divide, with landmarks such as Stewart Peak, Gomez Peak, and Bear Mtn defining the horizon.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the forested northwest, crossing a network of canyons including Cane Spring Canyon and Fleming Canyon. Small outlying settlements like Little Walnut Village and Rosedale dot the periphery, connected by historic routes like Bandoni Dr and Cottage San Rd. Water sources, though often intermittent, are vital features marked by tanks such as Fleming Canyon Tank and McComas Tank, illustrating the careful management of resources in this arid environment.