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1964 Map of New River Mesa

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of New River Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Tonto National Forest land defines this portion of Maricopa County, characterized by a series of high mesas and deep canyons. The landscape is marked by historical mining activity, with the Phoenix Mine and Maricopa Mine located in the southern reaches, while the Grays Gulch Mine sits to the north. These sites, along with various Prospects, point to the region's mineral prospecting history.

Remote infrastructure of the mid-1960s is visible at the Ashdale Ranger Station and a small Landing Strip near the Flemming settlement. Terrain features like Skull Mesa and New River Mesa tower over a complex drainage system including Cave Creek and Matty's Fork. The network of Jeep Trails and footpaths suggests a region accessed primarily for resource management and exploration, far removed from the growing desert urban centers.