1986 Map of Seepage Mountain

About this map

The Prescott National Forest dominates this mid-1980s landscape in Yavapai County, where the high ridges of the Santa Maria Mountains meet an intricate network of springs and canyons. The presence of a Mine Shaft and the site of a Saw Mill suggest the local industrial history of the era, while named peaks such as Seepage Mountain, Johnson Mountain, and Denny Mountain define the horizon. The map reveals a land managed for water and timber, with numerous improved tanks like Sawmill Tank and Seepage Tank supporting both livestock and wildlife in the arid terrain. From the high elevations of Tailholt Mesa to the lower reaches of Cottonwood Canyon, the topography is dotted with vital water sources such as Cement Troughs Spring and Upper Tailholt Spring, which served as critical landmarks for ranchers and foresters alike during this period of the twentieth century.