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1966 Map of Georges Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Black River carves a deep, winding path through this central Arizona landscape, serving as the Black River Reservation Boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation. The terrain is defined by the massive Natanes Plateau to the south and the prominent volcanic landmark of Georges Butte to the north.

Remote and sparsely settled during this mid-1960s survey, the area relies on a network of water collection points vital for ranching and wildlife, including Georges Butte Tank, Lost Mule Tank, and Foreman Well. A single Jeep Trail provides the primary access through Round Valley, connecting the high plateau country with the river's numerous Rapids. This map illustrates the intersection of Gila, Navajo, and Graham counties in a region characterized by dramatic elevation changes and named canyons like Kidde Canyon.