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1966 Map of Carrizo

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Carrizo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Fort Apache Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Carrizo Creek and Cibecue Creek as they carve through the high terrain of Gila County. In the mid-1960s, this area supported livestock and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous named tanks such as Flying V Pasture Tank and Peach Tree Tank. The topography is marked by distinctive rises like Ragged Top Mountain and Wild Dove Butte, providing natural landmarks for those navigating the Jeep Trail network.

Water sources are vital and frequently named throughout the canyon systems, from the isolated Willow Trap Springs to the V 37 Spring near the northeastern plateau. A small settlement at Carrizo sits near the confluence of Corduroy Cr, serving as a focal point for the region’s sparse human activity. The map reveals a land utilized for its grazing potential, where features like Horse Bone Flat and Squaw Dress Ridge speak to a localized geography of ranching and indigenous life.