However, around the middle 15th century the Salado inhabitants abandoned the area and moved south, possibly merging with the Pima people in the process.

[7] With precious minerals such as Copper, Silver, and trace amounts of Gold being mined in varying quantities from the mountains during that period.

Other less precious minerals found in more abundance in the mountains include Iron, Quartz, Calcite, Malachite, Azurite, Feldspar, Diorite, and the Lead ores of Galena and Anglesite.

The Pinal Mountains has a variety of plant and animal life; several species are exclusive to the area.

[11] Other species of flora include ponderosa pine, white fir, juniper, Gambel oak, and Senecio neomexicanus toumeyi (also known as Toumey groundsel).

[14][15] The Pinal Mountain range has 4 peaks, as listed by the official USGS topographic survey map of the area.

The mountains are often a place of recreation in the summer months, due to their cooler climate and scenic beauty.

[17] The Pinal Mountain recreation area also includes a public campsite, with 16 units with picnic tables, fire-pit grills, and 4 vault bathrooms.