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1948 Map of Haunted Canyon

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Haunted Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The high desert drainage of Pinto Creek defines this area of the Tonto National Forest along the boundaries of Pinal, Maricopa, and Gila counties. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water sources, including curiously named features like Fifty Dollar Spr, Bootlegger Spr, and Case Knife Spr, which supported early ranching and transit through the mountains.

Significant landmarks for local historians include the Kennedy Ranch and Tony Ranch, positioned near the dramatic descent of Haunted Canyon. The topography transitions from the heights of Pinto Peak and Government Hill down to the Salt River Base Line. This 1940s-era survey captures the area before modern development, marking the isolated locations of Mormon Corral and the Sawtooth Ridge that once guided travelers through these canyons.