1967 Map of Date Creek Ranch

About this map

Date Creek Ranch sits at the base of the Date Creek Mountains, marking a sparse but functional landscape in this part of Yavapai County as it was surveyed in the late 1960s. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where water management was central to survival and ranching operations, evidenced by features such as Possum Tank, Wood Spurger Tank, and Evans Well. The dominant topographic landmark, Black Mountain, rises above a network of transit routes including the Alamo Road and various unnamed jeep trails. This survey captures the transition from the mid-century cattle era toward modern infrastructure, noting a Roadside Rest along the primary highway and industrial activity indicated by a Borrow Pit. The area’s character is defined by its drainage systems, with Date Creek winding through the foothills of the surrounding peaks.