2004 Map of Pinal Ranch

About this map

The Gila and Pinal County line bisects this rugged section of the Tonto National Forest as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its mining legacy and ranching heritage, notably around the Gibson Mine Prospects and the clustered family holdings of Clark Ranch and Schulze Ranch. Water, always a critical resource in this arid environment, is meticulously documented through numerous named sources such as Bloody Tanks Wash, Pinto Creek, and Simpson Lake. The presence of several prospects and a tunnel near Sunset Spring underscores the area's geological importance. While remote, the area is crisscrossed by several 4wd tracks and a prominent Telephone Line, showing how modern utility and recreational access overlaid older ranching boundaries like those near Gibson Ranch.