2011 Map of Socorro Mine

About this map

The Harquahala Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this La Paz County region, where desert resource extraction and transit define the geography. The Socorro Mine is a central focal point, connected to the broader region by a network of specialized routes including Hidden Treasure Mine Rd and the long-distance Buckeye-Salome Rd. These tracks and roads reflect the area's history of prospectors and miners navigating the arid terrain between distinctive landmarks like the Red Hills. Further south, the map reveals a shift toward the desert floor near the uniquely named Sore Fingers formation, accessible via Sore Finger Rd. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely settled landscape where the economy remains tied to the underlying geology and the infrastructure required to traverse it, such as Avenue 71 E and Desert Moon Rd.