2004 Map of Rover Peak

About this map

Tonto National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape along the Yavapai and Maricopa County border. Settlement is sparse, represented by remote outposts like Holmes and 51 Ranch, while the legacy of early 20th-century extraction is centered at the Red Rover Mine near the southern boundary. The distribution of water sources is critical to this terrain, with dozens of named tanks and springs—including Indian Ruin Tank, Lime Cabin Spring, and Jack Brooks Spring—supporting both ranching operations and local wildlife. Topographical landmarks such as Rover Peak, Sunset Mountain, and Magazine Mesa provide prominent navigational points throughout the quadrangle. The map also documents numerous prospects and specialized survey markers like Uslm 2746, indicating the area's history of mineral exploration and land management within the forest reserve.