1967 Map of Point of Pines East

About this map

San Carlos Indian Reservation land dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the flat expanse of Big Prairie meets the dramatic descent of the Nantac Rim. The area's long human history is evidenced by Prehistoric Ruins located near the settlement of Point of Pines, while more recent frontier activity is marked by the Picket Trail Dugout. These features suggest a place where early inhabitants and later ranchers sought reliable water and shelter along the Natanes Plateau. The importance of water management in this environment is clear from the numerous named tanks and springs, such as Maggie Jones Tank and South Cienega Spring. Movement across this terrain followed established routes like the Nantac Trail and the Black River Road, connecting remote outposts through a network of creeks and cienegas.