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1964 Map of Fort McDowell

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fort McDowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Verde River serves as the central artery for this mid-1960s desert landscape, its riparian corridor vividly contrasted against the surrounding arid terrain. Along its banks, the Jones Ditch irrigation system traces the water's edge, supporting local agriculture at the Box Bar Ranch. To the south, the community of Fort McDowell is established near the original Fort McDowell (Site) and a small Cem, marking the historical focus of settlement within the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation Boundary.

Topography defines the western and northern reaches, where the McDowell Mountains and Asher Hills rise from the valley floor. The map records a transition in land use, showing the protected areas of Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Traces of earlier desert travel are evident in the numerous Jeep Trails that wind through landmarks like Malpais Canyon and past the Pemberton Ranch.