1964 Map of Pinal Peak

About this map

Pinal Peak and Signal Peak anchor this mid-1960s survey of the high Arizona backcountry within the Tonto National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage systems of Sixshooter Canyon, Icehouse Canyon, and Kellner Canyon, which create a complex network of ridges and basins. Evidence of the region's mining and ranching history is visible in the scattered presence of the Azurite Mine, Harvey Mine, and a Mill located near Bobtail Ridge, alongside small outposts like 66 Ranch. Cultural sites of significance include the Southwest Archeological Center (Gila Pueblo) at the northern edge. The map captures a transition in land use, showing recreational developments such as the Pinal Recreation Area and Pioneer Pass Campground established alongside the older industrial footprints of the Pinal Mountains.