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1963 Map of Dutton Hill

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Dutton Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Coconino National Forest covers this high-altitude landscape in the 1960s, defined by its complex network of water catchments and sharp topographical shifts. The northern plateau is dotted with numerous livestock tanks and natural features like Dutton Hill and the unique depressions of the Crater Sinks. This area's ranching and natural resource history is evidenced by named improvements such as the Cinder Pit and several springs, including Lockwood Spring and Buzzard Spring, which supported the livestock economy across Yellow Flat.

Dramatic canyon terrain dominates the southern half of the map, where Casner Cabin Draw and Barney Canyon descend toward the West Oak Creek drainage. Prominent landforms like Harding Point and the steep Buzzard Ridge provide significant orientation for the wilderness. The presence of Fry Lake and the various cattle tanks suggests a landscape carefully managed for seasonal grazing and forest service operations before modern development reached this portion of Coconino County.