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1964 Map of Reno Pass

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Reno Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Mazatzal Mountains dominate this 1960s survey of the high desert and mountain terrain where the boundaries of Maricopa and Gila counties meet. This area, managed as part of the Tonto National Forest, shows a landscape defined by mining history and early infrastructure. Numerous active or former workings are recorded, including the Sunflower Mine, Cornucopia Mine, and the Mercuria Mine along the Telephone Trail. The presence of the Sunflower Work Center and the Heliport near Sycamore Creek indicates the mid-century operational footprint of the Forest Service in this remote corridor.

Transportation through the steep grades relies on a network of primitive routes like the Jeep Trail and Pack Trail systems. High peaks such as Mt Ord, which is noted for its Lookout Tower and Radio Facilities, provided essential fire watching and communication for the region. Historic water sources like Balloon Cabin Spring and Cane Spring are critical landmarks in the arid drainage basins of Slate Creek and Cloudburst Canyon, serving the needs of the Cross F Ranch and transient miners alike.