1986 Map of Aztec Peak

About this map

Aztec Peak dominates the skyline of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness within the Tonto National Forest in this mid-1980s topographical study. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the deep cuts of Devils Chasm and Parker Canyon to the high ridges of Baker Mountain and Armer Mountain. Evidence of early extraction persists through numerous Prospects and Tunnels near Asbestos Point, while the natural hydrology of the region is mapped through a series of essential water sources including Armor Corral Spring, Tewksbury Spring, and Mud Spring. The survey detail captures the complex drainage of the Workman Creek and Reynolds Creek basins, illustrating the remote and steep character of central Arizona before the widespread digitization of land records. Notable landmarks such as Poney Creek Divide and Workman Creek Falls provide clear geographic reference points for the area.