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1965 Map of Biscuit Flat

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Biscuit Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Biscuit Flat and the surrounding desert floor are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle-watering infrastructure in the mid-1960s. The landscape is dominated by the New River and its tributaries, such as Skunk Creek and Deadman Wash, while prominent rises like Black Mountain and Middle Mtn provide topographic contrast.

Evidence of local land use is scattered throughout the area, from the Black Canyon Shooting Range to the many named water tanks that suggest a history of ranching, including Snodgrass Tank, Milky Way Tank, and Escondido Tank. The northwestern corner of the sheet includes a portion of Lake Pleasant Regional Park, while a Campground near Biscuit Tank indicates the early development of recreation in this part of Maricopa County.