1912 Map of Roosevelt

About this map

Roosevelt Dam stands as the centerpiece of this Arizona landscape, capturing the waters of the Salt River and Tonto Creek to form the sprawling Roosevelt Reservoir. Surveyed between 1905 and 1907, the map illustrates the early development of water management infrastructure in Gila and Maricopa counties, including the emerging Power Line and Electric symbols near the dam site. The surrounding terrain is a network of remote homesteads and waypoints such as Howell's Ranch, Clines Ranch, and Schell's Station. High peaks like Mt Ord and the distinctive Four Peaks define the horizon, while the Tonto National Monument and the Tonto National Forest mark protected lands. Cultural sites like Tortilla Flat and Mormon Flat appear along the river corridors, providing a detailed record of pioneer-era transit and settlement before more modern expansion took hold.