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1948 Map of Picketpost Mtn

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Picketpost Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Picketpost Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this area, overlooking a complex network of canyons and mining-era infrastructure within the Tonto National Forest. The eastern edge of the survey reveals the town of Superior and the nearby Old Pinal Townsite, reflecting the deep copper mining history of the region. Transportation and communication lines are clearly marked, including the Magma Arizona Railroad and a long-distance telephone line following the desert floor.

Evidence of early 20th-century botanical research and recreation is visible at the Thompson Arboretum and the Picketpost Inn. The map also details remote outposts and stops such as Queens Station and Hewitt Station, along with localized mining activity at the Y Bombay Mine. Numerous water sources, vital for desert survival and industry, are named, including Benson Spr and Byous Spr tucked among the buttes.