1964 Map of Greenback Creek

About this map

Theodore Roosevelt Lake anchors the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey, showing its September 1962 water level and the vital spillway. The landscape transitions from the aquatic margins of the Salt River and Tonto Creek into the complex drainages of the Tonto National Forest. Ranching and mining history is evident across the terrain, with local operations like Conway Ranch in Greenback Valley and the Bouquet Ranch positioned near numerous springs. Probing the hills reveals several early mining sites, including the Bluebird Mine, Saguaro Mine, and Journigan Mine. The rugged topography is defined by the Horse Range and Cline Mesa, where ancient ruins and a network of jeep trails suggest a long history of human movement through the high desert of Gila County.