1971 Map of Chavez Mtn NE

About this map

Diablo Canyon carves a deep, winding path through the high desert plateau of Coconino County, serving as the central topographical feature of this 1971 field-checked survey. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of West Sunset Mtn and the broad expanse of Dog Valley, where the scarcity of natural water is evident through the naming of numerous man-made catchments. Cattle ranching infrastructure dominates the land use, represented by scattered features like Wolfolk Well, Dog Valley Tank, and a Corral. The presence of the Chavez Pass Ditch and various jeep trails suggests a remote area managed for grazing, while Grapevine Canyon joins the larger drainage network to the west. This survey captures a moment in Arizona's interior before significant modern development, documenting the functional relationship between the arid terrain and the ranching economy.