1980 Map of Scratch Canyon

About this map

The Luis Maria Baca Float No 5 grant boundary dominates the northern landscape of this map, representing a unique piece of Arizona land-grant history. This 1980 survey shows a terrain defined by complex water management, where dozens of named tanks like Mexican-Nest Tank and Halfway House Tank supported ranching operations in a dry environment. The presence of Halfway House and several Corral sites indicates active pastoral use between the drainage of Burro Creek and the heights of Bozarth Mesa. Traces of movement through the territory are visible via numerous jeep trails and established crossings, including Lower Crossing and Upper Crossing along Pine Creek. The map also captures the western edge of the Prescott National Forest, illustrating the intersection of public forest lands and historic private land grants.