1948 Map of Pinal Ranch

About this map

Pinto Creek carves a deep path through the northern half of this 1948 survey, anchoring a landscape defined by cattle ranching and hard-rock mining. The map captures a detailed inventory of mid-century high-desert land use, featuring long-established properties like the Pinal Ranch, Henderson Ranch, and the Ellis Ranch. While ranching occupied the surface, the mineral wealth of the area is evident in the presence of the American Mine and Samsel Mines. A notable historical detail is the location of Bellevue (Old Site), providing a specific point of reference for those researching the early copper-mining settlements of Gila County.