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1965 Map of Diablo Range

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Diablo Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Diablo Range dominates this mid-1960s topographical study, marking a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-altitude parks. Within the Gila National Forest and the more restrictive Gila Wilderness, the terrain is carved by a dense network of drainages including Mogollon Creek and Turkey Creek. The presence of landmarks like White Pinnacle and Mc Kenna Park suggests a region where natural features served as primary navigational waypoints for those traversing the extensive Pack Trail system.

Water management in this high-desert environment is evidenced by features such as McKenna Tank and Dry Lake Tank, which were essential for ranching and forest service operations. The boundary between Catron and Grant Counties is depicted as an indefinite boundary, reflecting the challenges of surveying such isolated and complex geography. This map captures the area before modern recreational impacts, showing the original paths through Sycamore Canyon and along Rawmeat Creek.