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1986 Map of Chimney Canyon

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Chimney Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

High-altitude desert drainages and water-collection points define this 1980s landscape in Navajo County. The area is marked by a network of deep incisions into the plateau, most notably Chimney Canyon and the winding reaches of McDonald Canyon. Human activity in this arid environment is centered on critical water resources, as evidenced by the strategic placement of Twin Tanks, Sand Tank, and Lost Tank across the terrain.

Cattle ranching culture is imprinted on the land through colorful nomenclature such as Bell Cow Canyon, Lard Bucket Draw, and a specific landmark known as The Turkey Track. These names, alongside features like Bathtub Canyon and Cow Canyon, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and the necessity of managing runoff in a place where water dictates movement and settlement. The map serves as a record of these remote improvements and natural landmarks before modern developments altered the local character.