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1964 Map of Stewart Mtn.

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Stewart Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Saguaro Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1960s survey, formed by the impoundment of the Salt River. The map highlights the essential infrastructure of the era, including the Stewart Mtn Dam and its associated Powerhouse, which together managed water resources and power for the growing Arizona interior. The surrounding territory within the Tonto National Forest is characterized by its complex topography, featuring the Goldfield Mountains to the south and Stewart Mtn rising above the northern shore.

Outdoor recreation and forestry management are clearly established through several key sites. The Blue Point Ranger Sta and Blue Point Forest Camp serve as administrative anchors along the river, while the Saguaro del Norte Recreation Area and Butcher Jones Picnic Area point to the lake's role as a post-war leisure destination. Transportation is limited to the Bush Highway and a network of jeep trails crossing rugged corridors like Bulldog Canyon.