1967 Map of Cane Springs Mountain

About this map

Cane Springs Mountain dominates this interior portion of the Tonto National Forest, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of water tanks and springs essential for survival in the Gila County high country. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals the complex drainage patterns of Hardscrabble Creek and the East Verde River, which carve through prominent landforms like Deadman Mesa and Hardscrabble Mesa. The map illustrates the region's ranching and wilderness character, highlighting numerous stock tanks such as Black Jack Tank, Plowbeam Tank, and Middle Polles Tank. The southern portion of the sheet is marked by the steep relief of The Gorge and the Mazatzal Wilderness, while a web of jeep and pack trails, including the Saddle Trail, provides the primary means of navigating this dissected terrain.