1967 Map of Horner Mtn.

About this map

The Verde River carves a deep path through this landscape, marking the boundary between the Prescott National Forest and the Coconino National Forest. In the late 1960s, this area of Yavapai County remained largely remote, defined by its water sources and topography rather than dense settlement. Ranching activity is centered around Brown Springs Ranch and the nearby Brown Springs, while a remote Landing Strip on Wingfield Mesa suggests the necessity of aerial access. The presence of the Squaw Peak Mine near Squaw Peak highlights the area's mineral prospects, supported by numerous named springs like Walnut Spring and the Amerone Spring No 1. The terrain is characterized by dramatic shifts from the Black Hills and Horner Mtn to the Verde Rim, where a network of pack trails and jeep trails provide the only passage through Chasm Creek and across Tule Mesa.