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1966 Map of Ninetysix Hills SE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ninetysix Hills SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Coyote Peak dominates the central landscape of this Pinal County region, where the rugged topography of the Ninetysix Hills gives way to a network of desert drainages. This 1966 survey, photoinspected in the late 1970s, captures a working desert environment defined by ranching infrastructure and seasonal water management. Features like Coyote Ranch and a single Prospect indicate the sparse but deliberate human presence in this arid terrain.

Transport and utility corridors are clearly marked, including the prominent Freeman Road and a utility Pipeline that cuts across the land. Water accessibility is central to the map's detail, documented through numerous named catchments such as Buck Tank, Middle Tank, and South Tank. These permanent markers, alongside ephemeral watercourses like Tom Mix Wash and Brady Wash, provide a vital record of how the land was navigated and utilized before modern expansion.