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1954 Map of Silver City

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Silver City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Silver City and the surrounding high desert of the Arizona-New Mexico borderlands center this regional study, which highlights a landscape shaped by mining and cattle ranching. Large-scale industrial footprints are visible at the Tyrone Mine, Santa Rita Mine, and the Chino Pit, illustrating the mineral wealth that drove development in Grant County. Further west, the vast Willcox Playa and the Sulphur Springs Valley define the arid lowlands, while the Gila National Forest and Coronado National Forest protect the mountainous horizons.

Transportation corridors follow historical routes, including the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroads, which linked remote outposts like Solomon Siding and Faywood Sta to the broader world. Cultural history is anchored by the Fort Bowie Nat Hist Site, marking the era of frontier conflicts and the passage of travelers through the Peloncillo Mountains. The map traces the lifeblood of the region through the Gila River and the seasonal flows of San Simon Creek.