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1972 Map of Sheep Basin Mtn.

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Sheep Basin Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Soldier Camp and the high ridges of the Sierra Ancha define this segment of the Tonto National Forest as it was surveyed in the early 1970s. The landscape is marked by a complex network of named water sources essential for livestock and survival, including Coffeepot Tank, Double Corral Tank, and Blackjack Tank. These water features, alongside various corrals such as Conway Corral, underscore a mountain economy centered on grazing and seasonal camps.

Evidence of earlier habitation and movement is visible through the Fred Pranty Cabin and scattered ruins, connected by a web of pack trails and mail trails. Notable summits like Robbers Roost Mtn and Gisela Mountain overlook deep drainages such as Cocomunga Canyon and Sorrel Horse Canyon. The presence of a prospect near Soldier Camp Mtn further hints at the mineral exploration that characterized this part of Gila County.