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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

Mining operations and river junctions dominate this 1950 survey, where the Gila River meets the San Pedro River. The industrial landscape of Hayden is defined by a massive Tailings Pond and the Southern Pacific railroad infrastructure that serviced the region's copper interests. Just south of the mining hub, the town of Winkelman sits near the confluence, providing a clear view of the settlement patterns at the Gila Co Pinal Co boundary.

Rural life and earlier industry are documented through numerous family-named landmarks and retired operations. The Tortilla Mountains and Horse Hills are dotted with sites like the Antelope Mine (Aban'd) and Romero Ranch (Aban'd). From the Flying UW Ranch to the Hayden Country Club, the map captures the transition from working cattle ranges and hard-rock mining to the established mid-century community of Dudleyville.