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1965 Map of Happy Jack

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Happy Jack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Happy Jack serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Coconino National Forest, characterized by an extensive system of water management features and forestry infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its numerous livestock or wildlife tanks, such as Hollingshead Tank and Buck Mtn Tank, which are vital in this high-altitude terrain. Notable elevations include Landmark Mtn and Bottle Butte, while the Buck Mtn Lookout Tower and a nearby Ranger Station highlight the active fire management and administrative presence within the timberlands.

The map reveals a network of canyons and draws, including Jacks Canyon and Brady Canyon, cutting through the forest. Evidence of local resource extraction and infrastructure is found at the Cinder Pit near Yellow Jacket Spring. This 1965 field-checked data captures the area prior to significant modern development, showing the original paths of the Long Valley Road and numerous jeep trails that provided access to remote parts of the forest and the eastern edge of Mahan Park.