1998 Map of Chevelon Butte

About this map

Chevelon Butte dominates this landscape on the boundary of the Sitgreaves National Forest, providing a high-elevation anchor for the surrounding arid terrain. The map documents a remote region of Northern Arizona where livestock and water management are the primary drivers of human activity. A dense network of man-made watering holes, such as Little Mormon Tank, Broken Tank, and Highway Tank, indicates the critical importance of range management for cattle operations in this high-desert environment. The presence of the Babbitt Winter Ranch near the southern border highlights the long-standing influence of the Babbitt family, a prominent name in Arizona ranching history. Transportation across the mesa is defined by the Heber Winslow Highway and Tillman Road, which skirt the volcanic features and the deep incisions of Chevelon Canyon and Pablo Canyon. Industry is represented by the Bassett Quarry, while modern infrastructure appears via the Chevelon Communication Site atop the butte.