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1972 Map of Blue Jay Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Blue Jay Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Pinaleno Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Arizona, where cattle ranching and mining define the mid-20th-century character of the region. Within the Coronado National Forest, the terrain is marked by a network of steep drainages including Johns Canyon, Van Valer Canyon, and the upper reaches of Aravaipa Canyon. Human presence is concentrated at family-named outposts like the K H Ranch and Seventy-six Ranch, supported by essential water infrastructure such as the Durkee Windmill and Canyon Windmill.

Extraction history is visible at the President Mine and various prospects located near Lindsey Canyon. This survey captures the area just before the mid-1970s, showcasing a network of pack trails and jeep trails that provided access to remote peaks like Battle Mountain and the Lookout Tower on the high ridges. These trails and scattered springs, such as Government Spring and Colter Spring, illustrate the enduring reliance on traditional water sources and overland routes in this arid environment.