1963 Map of Mayhill

About this map

Mayhill sits at the confluence of several prominent drainages within the Lincoln National Forest, where the waters of James Canyon and Agua Chiquita Creek meet the Rio Peñasco. This 1963 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its canyon systems and water management, featuring numerous livestock tanks such as Big Canyon Tank and CCC Tank scattered across the high country. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific landmarks like the Mtn View Acres Cem and Mayhill Cem, along with the Mayhill Ranger Station. The presence of the Gravel Pit and various jeep trails suggests a rural economy tied to resource extraction and forest management. The intricate topography of Sixteen Springs Canyon and Crooked Canyon dominates the northern half of the quadrangle, reflecting the complex drainage patterns of the Sacramento Mountains.