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1966 Map of Picacho Reservoir SE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Picacho Reservoir SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Picacho Mountains and Granite Hills dominate the western portion of this mid-1960s desert landscape, where mineral extraction and ranching infrastructure define the few points of human activity. Resource exploration is evident at the North Star Mine and another unnamed Mine tucked into the slopes, while a nearby Landing Strip provided essential aerial access to this arid terrain.

Hydrology in this part of Pinal County is marked by ephemeral drainage systems including McClellan Wash, Brady Wash, and the notably named Tom Mix Wash. These seasonal watercourses are supported by a network of scattered livestock water sources such as Repecita Tank, Pedia Tank, and Heifer Pasture Tank. The presence of Deep Well Ranch underscores the area's reliance on groundwater management for desert survival and pastoral work during this era.