1979 Map of Mount Josh

About this map

Prescott National Forest dominates this Yavapai County landscape, defined by high-elevation springs and a network of ephemeral washes. Settled outposts like Old Camp Farm and the Moana Ranch reflect the region's agricultural and ranching history in the late 1970s. The terrain is marked by distinctive peaks such as Mount Josh and Tonto Mtn, with the dry bed of Strickland Wash cutting through the center. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the numerous named tanks and springs, including Bootlegger Spring, Jack Jones Spring, and Pemberton Tank. Along the eastern edge, the industrial presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad provides a stark contrast to the surrounding backcountry trails. These trails, often marked as a Jeep Trail, connect scattered landmarks like a lone Mine and various corrals used for livestock.