2011 Map of Brandenburg Mountain

About this map

Hortons Place and a network of remote ranching outposts define this high-desert landscape in Pinal County. This 2011 survey documents the established cattle-raising infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Wagner Ranch, Woods Ranch, and LaJolla Ranch situated along the drainage of Aravaipa Creek. The terrain is characterized by a series of steep drainages including Buzan Canyon and Hells Half Acre Canyon, which descend from the slopes of Brandenburg Mountain. Historical markers of land use are visible through features like Cedar Corral and seasonal camps such as Lion Camp and Apsey Camp. Natural springs like Burro Water Spring and Carrico Spring represent the critical water sources that made settlement possible in these canyons. The presence of Eskiminzin Fort Rock suggests the deeper cultural history of the area, while names like Virgus Canyon and Hagen Canyon reflect the individual families who worked this portion of the Arizona backcountry.