1973 Map of Diamond Butte

About this map

Ellison Mine and the Spurlock (Site) sit among the complex network of canyons and mesas within the Tonto National Forest in this mid-1970s topographical record. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Haigler Creek and Salt Creek, which create a difficult terrain of ridges and draws like Apache Ridge and Cabin Draw. Human activity in this Gila County area is largely tied to ranching and resource extraction, evidenced by Ellinwood Ranch and numerous water tanks scattered across high points like Fuller Mesa.