2018 Map of Socorro Peak

About this map

Socorro Peak rises as the central landmark of this arid landscape in La Paz County, where the desert floor meets the southern reaches of the Harquahala Mountains. The settlement of Love sits along the northern rail corridor, serving as a rare point of habitation in a region defined more by its rugged topography and mining history than by urban growth. Early 21st-century infrastructure is sparse, characterized by primitive routes like Hidden Treasure Mine Rd and Urea Ranch Rd that snake through the basins. The passage through Tenahatchipi Pass provides a natural conduit between the mountain ranges, highlighting the historical transit patterns required to navigate this portion of the Arizona desert. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent isolation of the area, where land is still primarily organized by public land survey townships like t6n r12w.