1966 Map of Cassadore Spring

About this map

The San Carlos Indian Reservation dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where a network of water sources supports cattle ranching in a remote section of Gila County. Water security is the primary driver of human activity here, marked by numerous developed springs and stock tanks like Sawmill Tank, Horse Pasture Tank, and the eponymous Cassadore Spring. The land is dotted with seasonal landmarks and livestock infrastructure, including Wild Beef Trap and the Hilltop Ranch in the northeast corner. Transport across the drainage basins of Rocky Creek and Sycamore Creek is limited to a sparse network of a Jeep Trail, emphasizing the area's isolation. Significant points of interest for local researchers include Bear Canyon Junction and the I K Bar Well, which represent the rare permanent improvements in this high-altitude terrain. The map's detailed contouring reveals the complex topography leading toward Indian Lookout and Lookout Hilltop.