1970 Map of Chevelon Butte

About this map

Chevelon Butte dominates this high-desert landscape on the border of Coconino and Navajo Counties, its prominent volcanic form rising above the surrounding plateau. In the early 1970s, this area of the Sitgreaves National Forest was defined by an extensive network of water management features essential for ranching and forest operations. Features like Babbitt Tank, Mormon Tank, and Little Mormon Tank illustrate the historical reliance on catchment systems in an arid environment where surface water is scarce.