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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 defines the geography of this 1963 survey, where high plateau parks meet the sharp descent into the West Fork Oak Creek canyon system. The landscape is characterized by a network of water catchment systems essential for ranching and forest management, such as Cox Tank, Burnt Tank, and Scott Tank. High points like Dutton Hill and Metz Mtn overlook a series of flatlands including Yellow Flat and Mill Park, which transition into the dramatic southern escarpment.

Deep drainage patterns are evident in the winding Casner Cabin Draw and the steep walls of Howard Pocket, leading toward Buzzard Ridge. This area shows the intersection of natural volcanic features like Crater Sinks and human industry at the Cinder Pit. For the researcher, the map preserves the location of historic springs and pastures, including Lockwood Spring and Barney Pasture, which provide evidence of earlier land use patterns before later developments.