1964 Map of Pinal Peak

About this map

The Pinal Mountains dominate this 1964 survey, rising toward the prominent summits of Pinal Peak and Signal Peak. Within the high-altitude terrain of the Tonto National Forest, the map documents a transition from the cultural heritage sites of the north to the industrial mining and recreation areas of the southern slopes. A notable landmark is the Southwest Archeological Center (Gila Pueblo) situated near the mouth of Sixshooter Canyon. The landscape is etched with complex drainage systems including Icehouse Canyon and Kellner Canyon, which provided access for early prospectors and ranchers. Evidence of these early activities remains visible through sites like the Azurite Mine, Harvey Mine, and the 66 Ranch. Water management is a primary feature of the region's development, illustrated by an extensive network of named livestock and spring tanks such as Solitude Gulch Tank and Hayes Tank, essential for sustaining the ranching operations and recreation sites like Kellner Campground in this arid environment.