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1967 Map of Chalk Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Chalk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Verde River waters flow through a canyon-heavy landscape where the central Arizona desert meets the southern reaches of the Mazatzal Wilderness. In the late 1960s, this area was defined by its water management and grazing infrastructure, notably the Horseshoe Reservoir at the southern boundary and the Sheep Bridge crossing upstream. The terrain is marked by prominent mesas like HK Mesa and Mullen Mesa, punctuated by scattered water sources such as Dutchman Grave Spring and Davenport Spring.

A notable Mine sits near the base of Chalk Mountain, reflecting the area's mineral prospects within the Tonto National Forest. The map documents a transition in transport from primitive routes to established paths like the Willow Trail and Horse Trail, while the inclusion of a Gaging Station and underwater contours for the reservoir provided by the Salt River Project underscores the vital role of the Verde River system in regional water security.