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Magnification of the south-central mapping portion, showcasing Kingman, Arizona, home to the Bimetal Mine.

Map of the Month: April 2023

Our April Map of the Month is this 1907 map of the American Southwest titled, the ”Greatest Mineral Belt in the World”. The map depicts the breadth of gold, silver, and copper through the mineral belt...

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Historic map of American Southwest showing proposed railroad routes, southwestern topography, and wagon trail taken by surveyors in the Territory of New Mexico. Bold yellow text indicates the location, “Territory of New Mexico '', while small italicized black text represents indigenous tribes in the region like the Pah Utahs, Mohaves, Tontos, and Cosninas. Mountain ranges and high topography is represented by green areas with hatch marks reflecting elevation. The proposed railroad routes are in purple.

Map of the Month: September 2022

Our September Map of the Month is this mid-1800s map exploring the feasibility of constructing a trans-continental railroad route through Arizona. The full title is “Explorations and Surveys for a Rai...

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Picture showing a digital copy of the original vegetation map overlaid in its' actual geographic location in the US.

New Web App: Western North America Vegetation and Locust Map

Our latest web app, Western North America Vegetation and Locust Map, is now live and available to the public. ...

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Organ Cactus National Monument

Southwestern Dreams in Kodachrome: Selections from the Herbert and Dorothy McLaughlin Color Photography Collection

An image of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Ajo, Arizona (CP MCLC 10840). The Herbert and Dorothy McLaughlin Color Photography and Other Materials collection is part of ...

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