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1966 Map of Carrizo SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Salt River carves a deep path across this mid-1960s survey, marking the boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems and isolated landmarks, notably where Carrizo Creek and Cedar Creek join the river from the north. The high ground is punctuated by distinct formations such as Bull Butte and Cowboy Butte, while the drainage of Popcorn Canyon feeds in from the south.

A sparse network of jeep trails and footpaths connects a series of remote water sources essential for cattle and wildlife, including Golden Roll Spring, Swede Spring, and Soda Spring. Numerous catchment points like Skeleton Tank, Bill Schroeder Tank, and Rim Pit Tank are distributed throughout the canyons, reflecting the practical necessities of managing this arid terrain. This map provides a clear record of the area's hydrology and topography before any significant modern development altered these reservation lands.