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1973 Map of Promontory Butte

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Promontory Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The dramatic precipice of the Mogollon Rim dominates this 1973 survey, marking the topographical boundary between the high plateau of Sitgreaves National Forest and the canyons of Tonto National Forest. Settlement in this transition zone centers on established cattle operations and recreation, featuring names like Kohls Ranch, Winters Ranch, and the Wipala Wiki Ranch. The landscape is etched with a network of resource-management infrastructure, from the Lookout Tower Promontory to various water-gathering points such as Bearhide Spring and Mescal Ridge Tank.

Recreational development is evident through the prevalence of established campsites, including Ponderosa Campground and Tonto Creek Campground. The Highline Trail and Derrick Trail traverse the steep slopes below Promontory Butte, providing a detailed record of the backcountry access routes during this period of the mid-1970s. This survey is particularly useful for identifying family-named landmarks and historical ranching boundaries before later modernization.