1962 Map of Hearst Mtn.

About this map

The Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe railroad bisects this high-country landscape, following a winding path south of Hearst Mountain and through the KY Hills. This early 1960s survey captures a working ranching and industrial environment within the Kaibab National Forest, defined by a network of water tanks and dams essential for high-altitude livestock operations. Names like Double A Ranch, FY Ranch, and Buss Ranch anchor the southern half of the sheet, while Reeds Winter Camp and Corva Tank suggest the seasonal rhythms of life on the range. The landscape is also marked by resource extraction, with numerous quarries and cinder pits scattered throughout the hills, particularly around Ferno Mesa and Fitzgerald Hill. Topographical landmarks like Antolini Hill and the prominent Paradise Ridge provide natural orientation for those tracing the history of Coconino and Yavapai counties.