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1949 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The massive Black Mountain landform dominates the high desert terrain of Pinal County, surrounded by a complex network of seasonal drainages including Putnam Wash and Bloodsucker Wash. This late-1940s landscape is characterized by its ranching history, with numerous homesteads and ranch sites scattered across the valleys and foothills of the Tortilla Mountains. While active locations like Haydon Ranch and Inglish Ranch remain visible, others are already noted as historic locations, such as Barkerville (Site) and the Old Finch Ranch (Site).

A single unimproved road, the Barkerville Road, provides the primary transit through the rugged Barkerville Valley. The presence of The Ritz and various mines suggests a diverse range of activity in this arid environment, from small-scale mineral extraction to local recreational or social landmarks. The intricate topography reveals the importance of water management in the region, evidenced by named features like Jewell Well.