1966 Map of Florence Junction

About this map

Florence Junction serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s desert landscape, situated at the intersection of major desert thoroughfares. The terrain is defined by a series of rugged canyons including Tule Canyon, Whitlow Canyon, and Peacock Canyon, which drain the eastern portions of the Tonto National Forest. Land use in this era shows a transition from traditional livestock operations at Burns Ranch and Milk Ranch to newer recreational and infrastructural developments like the Queen Valley Golf Course and the Whitlow Ranch Flood Control Basin. The presence of the Magma Road and a Landing Strip near the junction underscores the importance of transportation and mineral transit in Pinal County. Notable high points like Elephant Butte and Dromedary Peak anchor the horizon, while numerous water catchments such as Dons Tank and Apache Land Tank reveal the critical management of water resources in this arid environment.