1970 Map of Hamilton Crossing

About this map

Hamilton Crossing serves as a focal point in this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of the Sitgreaves National Forest and Coconino National Forest meet. The map reveals a remote pastoral and ranching environment during the early 1970s, defined by family-named landmarks such as Whitted Place and Echinique Place. The drainage of Clear Creek cuts through the western portion of the sheet, supplemented by the Clear Creek Pack Tr and Tillman Road which facilitate movement across the wooded terrain. Numerous livestock watering features, including O'Haco Tank, Erramuzpe Trick Tank, and Surprise Tank, indicate a land managed for grazing. To the east, the terrain is shaped by several dry washes like Tillman Draw and Echinique Draw, illustrating the essential role of water management in this high-desert forest region.