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1964 Map of Humboldt Mtn.

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Humboldt Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Humboldt Mtn and its surrounding canyons within the Tonto National Forest are defined by a network of springs and early ranching history. Settled outposts like Cartwright Ranch and Sears Kay Ranch are connected by a system of jeep and pack trails that navigate the complex drainage systems of Camp Creek and Rackensack Canyon. The landscape shows significant signs of early prospecting, with the Gold Hill Mines and the Nelson Mine located near Gold Hill.

Public recreation is evident at the Seven Springs Picnic Grounds and Cave Creek Campground, while the high ground is monitored from the Lookout Tower atop Humboldt Mtn. The reliance on water in this arid environment is highlighted by dozens of named water sources, including Mashakattee Spring, Arrastra Spring, and Blackberry Spring, which were essential for both the mining operations and the scattered ranching homesteads of the mid-twentieth century.