1964 Map of Pinyon Mountain

About this map

Apache Lake on the Salt River anchors this high-desert survey, where the deep waters of the reservoir meet the southwestern edge of the Mazatzal Mountains. This 1964 record of the Tonto National Forest highlights a landscape managed for water storage and recreation, accessed primarily by the iconic Apache Trail. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between Pinyon Mountain and the prominent Two Bar Ridge, with numerous remote water sources such as Winger Spring, Yellowjacket Spring, and Klondike Spring providing critical points for land management. Evidence of early habitation and movement through this difficult terrain is marked by several identified Ruins and the confluence of drainages like Lewis and Pranty Creek, offering a detailed look at the hydrology and land use in the Gila and Maricopa County borderlands before modern development expanded further into the canyon systems.