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1996 Map of Silver Reef Mountains

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Silver Reef Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Chuichu and the high peaks of the Silver Reef Mountains anchor this landscape within the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The area reflects a significant legacy of hard-rock mining, with several named operations scattered across the desert terrain. Among these are the Magnesium Queen Mines, the Old Jonah Mine, and the Copper Standard Mines, connected by a network of unimproved roads and washes.

Evidence of historical habitation and spiritual significance appears through labels such as Shopishk (White Horse Pass), a Cem, and a local Shrine. The map also captures the vast natural drainages of Silver Reef Wash and Greene Wash, while the southern reaches extend into the Ironwood Forest National Monument. This survey provides a precise look at the mid-1990s desert industry and land management in Pinal County.