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1966 Map of Weavers Needle

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Weavers Needle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Weavers Needle and the jagged peaks of the Superstition Mountains dominate this 1960s landscape, a region defined by its complex network of trails and springs within the Tonto National Forest. The geography reveals a legacy of prospecting and ranching, with the Tortilla Ranch and Quarter Circle U Ranch serving as rare outposts of activity amidst the high mesas and deep canyons. Hikers and historians can trace the paths of the Dutchmans Trail and Peters Trail, which connect vital water sources like Charlebois Spring and LaBarge Spring.

Evidence of local mining lore appears through Mitter Mines and Miners Needle, while the topography shows the dramatic descent from Picacho Butte down to Coffee Flat. The presence of Geronimo Cave and various campsites, including Dons Camp and Carney Springs Campground, highlights the area's transition into a prominent recreational wilderness. This survey captures the primitive road system, including Peralta Road, as it reached into the foothills of the Superstition Wilderness.