1964 Map of Daisy Mountain

About this map

The New Mountains define this arid landscape north of Phoenix, where ranching and early recreational outposts sit alongside the seasonal flow of the New River. The map captures a period when the area remained largely undeveloped desert, with isolated properties like Wranglers Roost and the Shangri La Ranch providing markers of human habitation. Aviation and mining history are visible through the Sharman Landing Strip and the Daisy Mine, the latter located near the base of the prominent Daisy Mountain. Water, though scarce, dictates the layout of the land, with numerous named wells such as Thirtytwo Well, King Well, and Odell Well appearing alongside ephemeral drainages like Skunk Creek and Cline Creek. Portions of the eastern terrain fall within the Tonto National Forest, characterized by steep ridges and peaks such as Gavilan Pk and Red Mountain.