Loading map...

1970 Map of Chavez Mtn West

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chavez Mtn West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Coconino National Forest encompasses this high plateau landscape, defined by a series of shallow basins and volcanic depressions that hold seasonal and permanent waters. The central feature is Long Lake, which, along with Tremaine Lake and Soldier Lake, forms a critical water network for the region. Man-made interventions in the hydrology are evident through the Soldier Annex Canal and Chilson DITCH, indicating managed water distribution in an arid environment.

Evidence of early transit and settlement is found at Chavez Pass, where the Chavez Well (Site) marks a historical stopping point near the base of Chavez Mtn. The terrain is deeply incised by Grapevine Canyon and Diablo Canyon, creating natural corridors through Broomy Valley. Numerous livestock watering points like Bullfight Tank and Lockwood Tank are scattered across the sheet, supporting the grazing economy of this section of Arizona.