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1966 Map of Dry Mountain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Dry Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Arid basin and range terrain defines this corner of Graham County, dominated by the prominent peaks of Dry Mountain and the eastern edge of the Whitlock Mountains. The landscape is etched with complex drainage systems like Cove Draw and the broad Wash in the north, punctuated by localized water sources critical for cattle ranching in the desert. The presence of the 111 Ranch and several named catchments, such as Cove Tank, Rock Tank, and Fall Tank, indicates the area's primary use for livestock grazing during the mid-1960s.

Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails that wind through the foothills, connecting remote points like Cove Well and an unnamed Prospect. These trails reflect the utilitarian nature of the land, providing access for miners and ranchers across the Slick Rock formations. This survey, based on 1963 aerial photography and field checked in 1966, documents a largely unpopulated but highly managed wilderness where every water source, including the small Cat Tank, was a vital landmark.