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1972 Map of Dane Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dane Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Mogollon Rim forms a dramatic escarpment across this landscape, separating the high plateau of the Coconino National Forest from the Tonto National Forest below. This survey captures a remote wilderness defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges, including Fred Haught Ridge and Barbershop Ridge. A significant historical point is noted at the Battle of Big Dry Wash Historical Marker, marking the site of a 1882 conflict.

Evidence of early Forest Service and pioneer activity is scattered throughout the area, from the Holder Cabin (Site) to the Buck Springs Guard Station. Water sources, essential for survival in this terrain, are numerous and specifically named, such as General Springs, McFarland Spring, and Myrtle Lake. The map details an extensive system of pack trails and primitive roads, including the Highline Trail and General Springs Road, which follow the difficult topography of the rim.