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2014 Map of Superior

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Superior sits at the foot of the dramatic cliffs of Apache Leap, serving as a focal point for the mining and transportation history of Pinal County. This 2014 survey details a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-desert water sources, from Wood Camp Canyon in the north to the southern reaches of Donkey Canyon. The infrastructure of the copper industry is evident in the path of Magma Mine Rd and the proximity of Silver King Mine Rd, tracing routes to legendary claims that once drove the local economy.

Modern engineering intersects with the terrain at the Queen Creek Tunnel along US Hwy 60, which winds through the rugged Tonto National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Kings Crown Peak and the high-elevation settlement of Top-of-the-World provide distinct geographic anchors. The map also records numerous remote water features like Bitter Spring and Peachville Tank, which were essential for both early cattle ranching and mining operations in this arid environment.