1965 Map of Apache Maid Mtn

About this map

The high country of the Coconino National Forest is defined here by its isolated ranching outposts and rugged volcanic topography. Centered around the prominent Apache Maid Mtn and its associated Lookout Tower, the landscape is a network of canyons and gulches adapted for livestock. Small settlements like Mullican Ranch and the Waldroup Place represent the human footprint in this part of Arizona during the mid-1960s. The land is heavily modified by numerous livestock tanks, such as Table Mtn Tank and Tin Roof Tank, which are essential for water management across the high plateaus. Travel through this area, including the crossing at Fivemile Pass, relied on a system of primitive jeep and pack trails, connecting remote sites like the Apache Maid Cabin and the T-Bar Ranch.