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1972 Map of Booger Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Booger Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Aravaipa Creek cuts through the desert landscape of the San Carlos Indian Reservation, creating a deep corridor flanked by complex drainage systems such as Horse Camp Canyon and Booger Canyon. The 1970s terrain is characterized by high points like Lookout Mountain and Lone Cedar Mesa, with water management clearly prioritized through a network of remote catchments including Big Tank, Double Tank, and Woodrows Tank.

Evidence of historical habitation and burial is scattered across these remote Graham and Pinal county lands. Notable human-marked sites include the Salazar Cemetery near the creek, a Cliff Dwelling tucked into the canyon walls, and a solitary Grave in Bates Canyon. The landscape is tied together by numerous seasonal sources such as McKinney Spring and Cottonwood Spring, while names like The Chimney mark the distinct geological formations of the Arizona backcountry.