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1913 Map of Winkelman

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Winkelman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Mining operations and cattle ranching dominate the arid landscape at the confluence of the Gila River and the San Pedro River. This 1910s survey captures the industrial pulse of the San Pedro Valley, specifically around the mining hub of Mammoth, where the Mammoth Mine, Mohawk Mine, and a Tramway indicate significant subsurface activity. To the south, near the high country of the Coronado National Forest, the settlement of Oracle serves as a gateway to both the mountains and the desert floor.

Family-run ranching operations are scattered throughout the region, including the American Flag Ranch and Willow Springs Ranch, illustrating the agricultural adaptation to this rugged environment. Educational life is anchored by small rural institutions like the Finch School, Aravaipa School, and Clark School. The map also traces established transportation routes such as the Florence Road and Camp Road, which connected these remote mines and ranch houses to the growing rail and trade center at Winkelman.