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1950 Map of Winkelman

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

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The confluence of the Gila River and the San Pedro River anchors this mid-century landscape where industrial mining and cattle ranching intersect. Near the town of Winkelman, the Southern Pacific railroad serves the industrial infrastructure of Hayden, which is dominated by a large Tailings Pond and the Hayden Country Club. The map provides a detailed view of the regional economy, showing established settlements like Dudleyville alongside signs of transition, including the Romero Ranch (Aban'd) and Sample Mine (Aban'd).

South of the river, the terrain climbs into the Tortilla Mountains, characterized by family-named landmarks like Cedar Mtn and the Horse Hills. Numerous dry washes, such as Romero Wash and Polecat Wash, create a complex drainage network across the desert floor. Remote outposts like the Flying UW Ranch and the Antelope Mine (Aban'd) illustrate the isolation of early Arizona rural life and the persistent search for mineral wealth in the mountains.