1963 Map of Bar Y Ranch

About this map

The Preston Beck Grant and the eastern edge of the Anton Chico Grant define the land divisions of this high-plateau landscape in the early 1960s. Ranching infrastructure is the primary mark of human activity, centered on operations like the Bar Y Ranch and Cowden Ranch. The scarcity of water in this arid environment is evident in the extensive network of named wells, tanks, and seasonal lakes, including Sabino Lake, Puertocito Lake, and Sabino Springs. Topography is marked by a significant Dome and the winding Esteros Creek, which cuts through the terrain toward the southern reaches of the map. A modern Pipeline crosses the lower portion of the sheet, providing a stark contrast to the historical land grant boundaries and the network of unimproved dirt roads that connect remote water sources like Box Canyon Well and Vaughn Well.