Loading map...

1949 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Black Mountain anchors the southern portion of this desert landscape, its high point at Vabm 5587 overlooking a complex system of drainage washes. The map documents a mid-century cattle-ranching environment in Pinal County, where life centered on scattered water sources like Jewell Well, Double Tanks, and numerous unnamed windmills. Evidence of earlier settlement is noted at several former locations, including Barkerville, Rincon Ranch, and Old Finch Ranch.

Surface transportation is limited to the Barkerville Road and unimproved tracks, reflecting the isolation of the area. Small-scale mining activity is evident through several unnamed mines near Drew Wash and Star Flat. The nomenclature of the terrain reflects a distinct regional character, with colorful labels like Bloodsucker Wash, Jerky Butte, and Haystack Valley defining the local geography between Cottonwood Wash and Putnam Wash.