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1964 Map of Pinyon Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pinyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Apache Lake defines the northwestern corner of this landscape, its shoreline carved into the steep foothills of the Mazatzal Mountains. This 1964 field-checked survey shows a land shaped by elevation and water management within the Tonto National Forest, where high points like Pinyon Mountain and the distinct Castle Dome overlook a network of seasonal washes and permanent springs.

Evidence of historical activity and human passage is scattered across the topography, including mapped Ruins and a Heliport near the lake. The region's complex drainage system is well-documented, from the Lewis and Pranty Creek to the deep Fish Creek Canyon. Notable water sources like Klondike Spring, Winger Spring, and Maple Spring illustrate the critical nature of these features in the high desert, many of which are only accessible via the rugged Two Bar Trail or unnamed jeep tracks.