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1964 Map of Humboldt Mtn.

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Humboldt Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Humboldt Mtn and the surrounding high desert of the Tonto National Forest dominate this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage networks, including Rackensack Canyon and Sycamore Canyon, where water sources like Mashakattee Spring and Seven Springs supported early ranching and recreational use. The presence of Cartwright Ranch and Sears Kay Ranch highlights the pastoral economy of this section of Maricopa County, while scattered Ruins and remnants of a Mill point to older, transient activities in the canyons.

Prospecting history is preserved through labels for the Nelson Mine and Gold Hill Mine near Butte Peak. The map also documents the transition to public land management and recreation, featuring the Cave Creek Campground and the Seven Springs Picnic Grounds. A network of jeep trails connects these remote outposts, tracing the rugged contours between Apache Peak and the high point of the lookout tower atop Humboldt Mtn.