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1952 Map of Promontory Butte

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Promontory Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Coconino National Forest and Tonto National Forest meet along the dramatic escarpment of the Diamond Rim, a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons during the early 1950s. The map highlights the high-country transition at Promontory Butte, where the topography drops away toward the basin below. This era was characterized by scattered ranching outposts and recreational development, including the Zane Grey Lodge and the State Fish Hatchery.

Cultural landmarks like the Battle of Big Dry Wash Historic Marker anchor the region's history, while numerous family-named sites such as Haught Ranch, Kohl Ranch, and Christopher Ranch reflect the settlement patterns of the Mogollon Rim. A network of primitive routes, including the Highline Trail and Horse Mtn Trail, provide a look at the backcountry accessibility of central Arizona before modern infrastructure transformed the area.