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1972 Map of Fort Grant

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Fort Grant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Fort Grant serves as a focal point for this 1970s survey, marking a transition from its origins as a frontier outpost to its mid-century role as the State Industrial School. The map reveals the intricate water management required in this arid Graham County landscape, where an aqueduct and numerous wells support local operations. Significant historical boundaries are clearly delineated, including the Fort Grant Military Reservation Bdy and the edge of the Coronado National Forest.

Settlement patterns concentrate near Bonita, where the Landing Strip and Old Military Road reflect the area's evolving transportation needs. Ranching footprints are visible through sites like Mills Ranch, Estes Ranch, and the Martin Well Corral. The terrain is defined by dramatic drainage systems, including Grant Creek and the deep cuts of Jesus Canyon and Goudy Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal washes in the Arizona high desert.