1950 Map of Wind Mountain

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Gila National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high desert terrain is bisected by the Continental Divide. The area shows a clear pattern of mid-century ranching and resource extraction, with family holdings such as Fleming Ranch and Ridout Ranch established near essential water sources like Silver Dale Spring and Mangas Creek. This 1950 field-checked survey reveals an intensive history of prospecting across the Little Burro Mountains, particularly in the southeast corner.