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1964 Map of Adams Mesa

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Adams Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Adams Mesa and the undulating desert terrain of The Rolls dominate this mid-century survey of the Arizona wilderness. Located within the Tonto National Forest, the landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, featuring a network of livestock and wildlife water sources such as Agua Chiquita Spring, Jana Gordo Well, and the Black Mesa Tanks. These scattered water points were vital for the seasonal grazing activities suggested by the presence of Sheep Camp and various cattle-related infrastructure like the Sheep Mesa.

Evidence of early regional infrastructure is visible along Sycamore Creek, where a Cable Crossing and Gaging Sta are marked near the prominent Sugarloaf Mountain. The western edge of the map is defined by the Fort Mc Dowell Indian Reservation Bdy, while the Bush Hwy cuts through the southeastern corner, providing a glimpse into the transportation network connecting these high mesas and deep canyons like Otero Canyon.