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1964 Map of Pinyon Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pinyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Apache Lake dominates the northwest corner of this terrain, marking a significant engineering point along the Salt River. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where the Mazatzal Mountains meet the high ridges of the Tonto National Forest. Traces of human activity are scattered across the high country, including several Ruins and a Heliport near the water's edge, suggesting both historical habitation and modern forest management.

Travel through this portion of the Gila and Maricopa county border is defined by historic routes like the Apache Trail and the Two Bar Trail. These paths navigate a complex network of canyons and peaks, such as Castle Dome and Pinyon Mountain. The abundance of named water sources like Burnt Corral Creek and Lime Mountain Spring highlights the importance of these rare desert water points for cattle and travelers in the mid-20th century.