1949 Map of Haunted Canyon

About this map

Miles Ranch and Tony Ranch sit within a high-elevation landscape where the Tonto National Forest and Crook National Forest meet. This 1949 edition, based on 1945 aerial photography, documents the complex watershed system feeding into Pinto Creek and the West Fork Pinto Creek. The terrain is defined by dramatic landforms such as Pinto Peak and the Sawtooth Ridge, with the southern portion of the sheet marked by the Salt River Base Line. Numerous springs are recorded throughout the canyons, including the uniquely named Mowing Machine Spr, Bootlegger Spr, and Fifty Dollar Spr. These water sources were vital for the high-country ranching operations and are mapped alongside local landmarks like Government Hill and J K Mountain.