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1964 Map of Boulder Mtn

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Boulder Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mazatzal Mountains and the Tonto National Forest dominate this 1960s landscape, where the high desert meets the rugged peaks of central Arizona. The area is marked by a legacy of ranching and resource extraction, anchored by the Diamond Ranch and the small settlement of Sunflower near the junction of Sycamore Creek and Kitty Joe Canyon.

Evidence of local industry and mountain life appears in the scattered remote landmarks like Boulder Bobs Cabin and the Bushnell Sheep Tank. Prospectors and miners left their mark at the Jolene Mine and El Oso Mine on the eastern slopes of Bull Mountain. A complex network of transit, including the Edwards Park Trail and various jeep tracks, weaves through the steep drainages of Colcord Canyon and Ballantine Canyon, illustrating how cattlemen and miners navigated this demanding terrain.