1968 Map of Mescal Warm Spring

About this map

The San Carlos Indian Reservation dominates the northern half of this landscape, where the rugged descent toward the Gila River is marked by a complex network of canyons and water sources. Ranching life in the late 1960s is evident through features like Van Winkle Ranch, several corrals, and various water improvements including Wagon Wheel Well and Mescal Tank. The southern portion is defined by the high peaks of the Mescal Mountains and El Capitan Mountain, where a single Prospect suggests limited mining exploration in the area. Remote Jeep Trails provide the only access through this arid environment, connecting isolated points like Wild Horse Spring and Red Whiskers Spring before reaching the geothermal waters at Mescal Warm Spring near the river's edge.