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1952 Map of Promontory Butte

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Promontory Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Battle of Big Dry Wash Historic Marker sits along the northern edge of the Mogollon Rim, marking a high-altitude landscape where the Coconino National Forest, Sitgreaves National Forest, and Tonto National Forest converge. This 1952 record highlights a transition from the high ponderosa country of the plateau down into the complex canyons and basins of the Tonto Basin below. The rugged topography is dotted with family ranching history, including Limestone Ranch, Yunker Ranch, and Christopher Ranch, alongside cultural landmarks like the Zane Grey Lodge and the State Fish Hatchery.

Connectivity across the steep terrain is defined by the Highline Trail and numerous named water sources critical for high-country livestock and early settlements. Features such as Promontory Butte and the Diamond Rim dominate the southern half of the sheet, providing a clear view of the geological staircase that defines this part of Arizona. The map also records early forest management infrastructure, including several Guard Stations and the Schoolhouse Tank.