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1964 Map of Reno Pass

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Reno Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Mazatzal Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the Tonto National Forest, where the intersection of Maricopa, Gila, and Yavapai counties meets a landscape defined by rugged mining activity and high-elevation utility. Mineral exploration is central to this area's history, evidenced by the Mercury Mine, Sunflower Mine, and several unnamed prospects scattered along the drainage of Slate Creek.

Significant landmarks like Mt Ord serve as high-altitude hubs for the era's technology, featuring a Lookout Tower and Radio Facilities and a nearby Heliport. Remote habitation is anchored by the Cross F Ranch and the Sunflower Work Center, while a network of pack trails and jeep trails indicates how surveyors and miners navigated these steep canyons before more modern infrastructure. Seasonal water sources like Balloon Cabin Spring and Gold Tooth Smith Spring provided essential support in this arid environment.