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1948 Map of Superior

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Superior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The town of Superior anchors this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the heavy industry of the Magma Copper Co Smelter and the high peaks of the Tonto National Forest. The copper-rich geology is evident through an extensive network of workings, including the Magma Mine, the Silver King Mine, and the Fortuna Mine. Transportation is dominated by the Magma Arizona RR, which served the smelter and connected the remote mining operations to the broader region.

Beyond the industrial center, the terrain is dotted with isolated settlements and cultural sites like the Reevis Ranch and Tony Ranch. Historical depth is further provided by the Cliff Dwellings in Rogers Canyon and the remnants of the Rogers Troughs (Old Mill). Significant peaks such as Picketpost Mountain and Montana Mtn provide vertical scale to the canyon lands, while the Gila and Salt River Base Line cuts across the central survey, marking a vital surveying milestone for the territory.