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1949 Map of Saddle Mtn.

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Saddle Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The San Pedro River corridor defines this landscape, where early 20th-century ranching and mining operations were etched into the desert floor. Remote outposts such as Kelley's Camp and Whittaker Ranch represent the sparse settlement patterns of Pinal County during this era, relying on seasonal water sources like Piper Springs and Carrico Spr.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Gypsum Mines and associated Tailings in the southern reaches of the sheet, while geologic landmarks like Saddle Mtn and Malpais Hill provide clear orientation points for researchers. The presence of Crystal Cave and names such as Eskimazene Ranch and Eskiminzin Wash offer specific data points for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and indigenous influences in the region's topographical record.