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1950 Map of Wind Mountain

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Wind Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Gila National Forest encompasses the rugged western portion of this terrain, where steep drainages like Sawmill Canyon and Maverick Canyon descend from high ridges. The landscape is a complex network of ranching outposts and active mineral extraction sites typical of New Mexico's mining history. High points such as Wind Mountain and Sugarloaf Mtn dominate the horizon, while the Continental Divide traverses the southern reaches near Copper Mtn.

Cultural and industrial landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Indian Burial Ground near McCann Spring to a concentration of hard-rock workings including the Blackhawk Mines and Sampson Mine. Local ranching life is anchored by family operations like Fleming Ranch and Thompson Ranch, which are situated along the ephemeral flows of Mangas Creek. The presence of the Shrine Mine (Active) and several smaller pits highlights the area's continued economic reliance on geological resources during the mid-twentieth century.