1973 Map of Promontory Butte

About this map

Mogollon Rim dominates this 1970s landscape, serving as a dramatic boundary between the Sitgreaves National Forest to the north and the Tonto National Forest to the south. This era of forest management is defined by established recreation sites and resource access, with the Highline Trail and Pack Trail winding through a network of canyons and ridges. Small settlements and active outposts like Kohls Ranch, Wipala Wiki Ranch, and the R Bar C Ranch are situated along water sources such as Tonto Creek and Christopher Creek. The map documents a rugged interior geography where water is managed via numerous tanks, including Christopher Tank and King Ridge Tank, supporting the varied terrain of Promontory Butte and Christopher Mountain. A Lookout Tower stands at the highest elevations, overseeing the transition from high mesa to deep canyon country.