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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

High-elevation cattle ranching and scattered water sources define this 1948 survey of the Tonto National Forest at the intersection of Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties. The landscape is oriented around the Pinto Creek drainage, where isolated holdings like Kennedy Ranch and Tony Ranch provided footholds for local industry. The geography is characterized by numerous springs necessary for livestock, including curiously named spots like Fifty Dollar Spr, Bootlegger Spr, and Cuff Button Spr.

Prominent landmarks such as Pinto Peak and Government Hill overlook a network of canyons and ridges. The presence of Mormon Corral and its associated Mormon Corral Spr in the north suggests the historical movement of settlers and stock through these mountainous corridors. The mapping of the Gila River Base and Salt River Line across the southern edge provides an essential reference for land surveying in this corner of the Arizona territory.