Morgan Peak Copper Springs Exploration Drilling
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project is in Gila County approximately five miles southwest of Miami, Arizona . (See map at the end of this document in Appendix A). The primary access to the project from Miami, Arizona on U.S. Highway 60/70 west approximately five miles to the Pinto Valley Mine Road turnoff, then turning south on Copper Springs Road/ Forest Service Road (FSR) 349 and continuing 0.3 miles to the northern boundary. FSR 349 and Simpson Lake Road provide access to the central portion of the project.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 1/23/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 8/26/2026 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
USGS 9.5B (516 DM 9); USGS 9.5G (516 DM 9)
Lead Management Unit:
Globe Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Minerals and geology
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 8/26/2026
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Gila; Pinal
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Cortney Keller
c/o Globe Ranger District
768 S. Sixshooter Canoyon Rd.
Globe, Arizona 85501
928-402-6200
cortney.keller@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/27/2026