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1967 Map of Cooks Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cooks Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tonto National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Yavapai and Maricopa counties. The 1967 survey reveals a network of canyons and mesas, defined by steep drainages like Squaw Creek Canyon and Grapevine Canyon. The scarcity of water in this arid environment is evidenced by the density of named water sources, including Goat Camp Spring, Cavness Spring, and Laurel Hole Spring, which served as vital points for cattle ranching and travel.

Remote infrastructure is sparse, characterized by a series of tanks and windmills required for land management. Notable landmarks such as Road Junction Windmill and Picket Corral Tank indicate the working nature of the land. The topography is anchored by prominent geological features like Cooks Mesa and Six Bar Ridge, while the presence of a Quarry and a Prospect suggests the legacy of mineral exploration in the shadow of Red Mountain and Benchmark Mtn.