1986 Map of Salt River Peak

About this map

Salt River defines the northern boundary of this mid-1980s landscape, winding past Meddler Point and the prominent Klondike Butte. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of seasonal washes and isolated springs, signaling a topography where water is the primary architect. Named drainage systems like Pinto Creek, Blevens Wash, and De Vore Wash carve through the foothills of the Tonto National Forest, while the namesake Salt River Peak rises as a central landmark. For the local historian or geologist, the distribution of water sources like High Blevens Spring and Henderson Spring offers insight into the historic placement of cattle camps and travel corridors in this arid region of Gila County. The map also records the eastern extent of the Wilderness area near Shute Canyon, capturing a period of transition between established ranching land and protected federal forest.