
San Carlos Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Graham County region, where the Gila River winds through the basin. The settlement of Natches is positioned near the reservoir's edge, surrounded by a complex network of rugged drainage systems including Cottonwood Canyon and Sycamore Gulch. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern road infrastructure required to navigate this arid terrain, with Coolidge Dam Rd providing primary access through the southern reaches. Numerous ephemeral watercourses, such as Hackberry Draw and Coyote Wash, highlight the hydrological patterns of the high desert. Local landmarks like Sherman Spring and the titular Dewey Flat offer specific points of interest for those studying the geography of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation borders and the surrounding public lands.
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1954 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Bylas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · San Carlos Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1964 · Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Branaman Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Mount Triplet
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · San Carlos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000