1969 Map of Joes Hill

About this map

The Agua Fria River carves a deep path through the volcanic plateaus of Yavapai County, separating the high grounds of Black Mesa and Perry Mesa. This late 1960s landscape is defined by its water management for ranching, evidenced by a network of catchments including Bull Tank, Perry Tank, and Lousy Tank. The industrial footprint of the region is centered on the Richinbar Mine, situated near the steep slopes of the river canyon. High points such as Joes Hill provide vantage points over a terrain crisscrossed by a Jeep Trail system, connecting remote windmills like the Perry Windmill and New Windmill. The eastern portion of the survey marks the boundary of the Tonto National Forest, where the drainage systems of Bishop Creek and Larry Creek flow through canyons toward the river valley.