1967 Map of Corn Creek

About this map

The Fort Apache Indian Reservation landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and remote ranching outposts as it appeared in the late 1960s. High-altitude drainages like West Fork Turkey Creek, Corn Creek, and Little Bonito Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by vital water management features such as Upper Corn Creek Tank and Willow Trap Tank. These tanks and the numerous unnamed springs indicate the critical importance of water rights and livestock management in this part of Arizona. Traceable human activity is centered around isolated structures including the KL Ranch, ID Ranch, and the John Hall Cabin, connected by winding jeep trails. The map also identifies a Borrow Pit and a Corral, providing evidence of localized land use and infrastructure maintenance within the reservation's boundaries during this period of the mid-20th century.