1949 Map of Crozier Peak

About this map

Crozier Peak stands as the dominant topographical feature in this high-desert landscape of Pinal County, surveyed shortly after World War II. The map reveals a remote ranching and mining environment, characterized by isolated outposts like the Tecolote Ranch and the Tony Lopez Ranch. A network of ephemeral drainages, including Ripsey Wash, Eagle Wash, and Hackberry Wash, score the terrain, illustrating the complex watershed system of the Tortilla Mountains. Traces of human industry are evident at the Silver Queen Mine and the Grand Prize Mine, which reflect the region's enduring connection to mineral extraction. Early transportation is marked by the Old Florence Road, while the inclusion of the Ripsey Ranch (Ruins) and a underground pipe line provides a look at the shifting footprint of habitation and infrastructure in this arid corridor.