Material Source Pits (Ramer, 824, Braddock, and Castle Dome)
The Forest Service is proposing to authorize Gila County to expand three existing material source pits (Ramer, Braddock, and Castle Dome) and excavate one new material source pit (824), all located in rural Gila County, Az.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Location Summary:
Four locations: One along FSR 109; two along FSR 512; and one along FSR 203
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tonto National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Road Maintenance
Forests:
Tonto National Forest
Districts:
Globe Ranger District; Payson Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Gila
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michelle Tom
2324 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-225-5200
comments-southwestern-tonto@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/19/2026