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2004 Map of North Peak

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of North Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Mazatzal Wilderness and the Tonto National Forest dominate this landscape, which marks the boundary between Gila and Yavapai counties. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Mazatzal Mountains, culminating at North Peak, where numerous canyons and gulches drain toward the Verde River and East Verde River. This era shows a landscape where remote ranching operations like the Doll Baby Ranch and Headquarters Well coexist with a legacy of mineral exploration.

Evidence of mining history is scattered throughout the drainages, including the Zulu Mine near Delaware Creek and the Little Green Mine in Arrastre Gulch. Many of these sites, such as the Watkins Mine and Excursion Mine, are reached by rugged tracks like Baby Doll Road. For the researcher, the map preserves the location of isolated features like Simonton Flat and the Mazatzal Divide Trail, offering a detailed view of the central Arizona backcountry before 21st-century changes.