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1961 Map of Clay Springs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Clay Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest dominates this topographic survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the dramatic descent of the Mogollon Rim. The map documents the northern Arizona high country in the early 1960s, a region where water management is paramount, evidenced by the numerous named tanks such as Shumway Tank and Bagnal Tank. This cattle and ranching country is punctuated by isolated settlements like Clay Springs and Pinedale, alongside the noted Aripine P O.

A network of jeep trails and primitive roads connects historic outposts like the Flake Ranch and Girls Ranch to the rugged plateau. To the south, the terrain drops into the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, where steep canyons like Decker Wash and Day Wash carve through the rimrock. Notable landmarks for local historians include named points like Rattlesnake Point and Bailey Point, providing a detailed view of the ridges and flats before more modern development altered the backcountry character.