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1963 Map of Apache Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Apache Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Apache Peak and the surrounding high desert of the Gila National Forest define this landscape during the early 1960s. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons, including North Seco, Middle Seco, and South Seco, which converge as they move east. Human presence is sparse and tied directly to water sources and livestock grazing, evidenced by the L M Bar Ranch and the Dumm Place.

Strategic water management is visible through numerous named wells and tanks, such as North Seco Well, Pague Tank, and South Seco Windmill. These features, along with scattered springs like Maverick Spring and Magner Spring, provided essential infrastructure for ranching operations in this arid environment. Navigation across the broken terrain relied on traditional routes, including a Pack Trail and Jeep Trail that wind through areas like Hells Canyon and Chacon Park, reflecting the era's reliance on rugged transportation methods.