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1973 Map of Hickey Mountain

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Hickey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where deep canyons and high peaks like Woodchute Mtn and Kendall Peak define the terrain. The presence of the Jerome Grande Shaft and Yaeger Mine indicates the region's legacy of copper and precious metal extraction, while the surrounding Tailings and various unnamed Prospects show the extent of mid-century mining exploration. Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by a dense network of improved tanks and natural springs such as Tin Tub Spring and Butterfly Spring.

Local development is concentrated near the Mingus Mountain Recreation Area, featuring Mingus Lake and a Lookout Tower. At lower elevations, the Mingus Springs Ranch and a small Cem reflect the sparse but enduring rural settlement within the forest boundary. Foot paths like the Woodchute Trail and Pack Trail provide the primary access to the interior gulches, including Grapevine Gulch and Mescal Gulch, tracing routes used by generations of miners and ranchers.