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1964 Map of Teapot Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Teapot Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mining operations dominate the landscape on the eastern edge of this mid-1960s survey, where the massive West Pit and numerous Leaching Ponds sit adjacent to the settlements of Ray and Sonora. The industrial footprint is contrasted by the high desert terrain of the Tonto National Forest, which covers the northern portion of the quadrangle. A network of primitive transport routes, including a Jeep Trail and Pack Trail, provide access to landmarks such as Teapot Mountain and Sleeping Beauty Mountain.

Southwest of the main mining district, the Copper Butte Mine sits near the base of Copper Butte, highlighting the mineral-rich character of the region. The map reveals a reliance on scattered water sources like White Water Spring and Walnut Spring to navigate the canyons and ridges of White Canyon and Wood Canyon. This document captures the intersection of intensive 20th-century open-pit mining and the undeveloped wilderness of central Arizona.