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1965 Map of Calloway Butte

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Calloway Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Coconino National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in the mid-1960s, a region where life and navigation revolve around livestock management and a network of small mountain tanks. The area is dominated by deep geological cuts such as Clear Creek Canyon and Tule Canyon, which separate prominent rises like Calloway Butte and Sams Butte. The water distribution system is highly specific, featuring numerous named points like Harris Tank, Dead Horse Tank, and the Bow Ribbon Tanks, reflecting the essential nature of reliable water sources in the Arizona wilderness during this era.

Grounding the southern portion of the sheet is the Zane Grey Highway, cutting through the timber and meadows of Soldier Mesa. North of the highway, a labyrinth of unnamed jeep trails and primitive roads provides access to isolated landmarks like Good Enough Ridge and Maxwell Park. The map documents a period before modern development, focusing on the topography of Willow Valley and the intricate draws that feed into the larger canyon systems.