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1966 Map of Dourine Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Dourine Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

San Carlos Indian Reservation land defines this mid-1960s landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water improvements. The rugged topography is etched by Sevenmile Wash and Champion Creek, which provide the primary drainage for the high desert terrain. The human presence is defined by cattle ranching and resource extraction, evidenced by the Circle Seven Ranch and the Metate Mine.

A network of named tanks and wells, such as Metate Tank, Chatlin Well, and Champion Tank, reveals the critical importance of water management in Dourine Pasture. Numerous jeep trails crisscross the area, connecting these remote water sources and the deep cuts of Dourine Canyon. The map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the reservation before modern developments, showing the exact placement of stock tanks and old mining sites.