1967 Map of Brooklyn Peak

About this map

Tonto National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where the 1967 terrain is marked by remote cabins and vital water sources. The map reveals a network of high-elevation ranching and mining sites, notably the Rosalie Mine and scattered outposts like Crockett Cabin, Wright Cabin, and Wood Camp Cabin. These structures, along with Six Bar Ranch in the south, indicate a period of active land use in an area dominated by mesa and ridge formations. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the steep drainages of Bishop Creek and the prominence of Brooklyn Peak. A complex system of livestock tanks and natural springs, such as Rosalie Spring and Hutch Springs, underscores the importance of water management for survival in this arid environment. Traces of historical movement are visible through named routes like the Hackberry Trail, which connects these isolated mesas and springs.