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1997 Map of Beaverhead

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Beaverhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in the late 1990s, revealing a complex network of high-elevation water management and livestock infrastructure. The small settlement of Beaverhead sits near the Beaverhead Natural Lake, serving as a focal point for activity in an area defined by steep drainages and prominent peaks. The presence of features like the Buckalou Corral and numerous tanks such as Tutt Tank and Josh Tank reflects the long-standing grazing operations within the Blue Range primitive area boundary.

Elevations vary significantly across the Red Hills and the winding course of Blue Creek, while landmarks like Castle Rock and Burke Point provide navigational anchors for the backcountry. The map also documents resource extraction and land use through the Hannagan Gravel Pit and the Gaging Station on Castle creek, illustrating how the U.S. Geological Survey and Forest Service monitored this isolated portion of Greenlee County.