1949 Map of Haunted Canyon

About this map

Miles Ranch and Tony Ranch sit deep within a complex network of canyons and high ridges at the boundary of the Tonto National Forest and Crook National Forest. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Pinto Creek and its many tributaries, including Campaign Creek and the West Fork Pinto Creek. This 1949 edition captures a wilderness dominated by named water sources that hint at the region's human history, such as Bootlegger Spr, Mowing Machine Spr, and Fifty Dollar Spr. Significant elevations like Pinto Peak and Government Hill overlook the rugged topography where Powers Gulch and Haunted Canyon converge. The map documents the intricate surveying of the Salt River Base Line across the county lines of Maricopa, Gila, and Pinal counties.