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1971 Map of Chavez Mtn East

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Chavez Mtn East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Coconino National Forest defines the southern and western portions of this high-desert landscape, where survival and movement are dictated by water and trails. The map documents a complex network of man-made water features such as Melbourne Dam and dozens of livestock tanks, including Lute Hart Tank, Pat Duke Tank, and Pyeatt Tank, which supported ranching in this arid environment. Significant natural drainage systems like Canyon Diablo in the northwest and the winding course of Jacks Canyon in the southeast carve through the terrain, illustrating the geological character of the Colorado Plateau.

Historic transport routes are preserved through labels for the Chavez Pass Trail and numerous jeep trails that navigate the elevation changes near Chavez Pass. The presence of features like Corral WT and Deep Well WT provides insight into the infrastructure required for remote desert cattle operations in the early 1970s. This survey serves as a vital record of land use and water management in a corner of Coconino County before modern developments altered these traditional rural patterns.