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2014 Map of Alchesay Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Alchesay Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Whiteriver and its northern residential extensions anchor the base of this canyon-dominated landscape, where the North Fork White River carves south through the mountainous terrain. The map captures a transition from the structured street grid of Rainbow City to the high-elevation flats and peaks of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. A significant cultural landmark, the Chief Alchesay Baha Grave, sits prominently near Alchesay Flat, documenting the local heritage of the area.

The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Black Canyon, Post Office Canyon, and Goklish Canyon, interspersed with named high points such as Little Round Top Mountain and Gold Butte. The distribution of water resources is critical here, evidenced by numerous tanks and springs like Bull Pasture Tank, Baha Spring, and Columbine Spring. Agriculture and utility are noted through Post Office Farms and an extensive network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, illustrating the modern management of this traditional White Mountain Apache landscape.