1976 Map of Hawley Lake West

About this map

Hawley Lake serves as a focal point within the high-elevation terrain of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in the mid-1970s. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water management features and cattle-working infrastructure, including Lone Pine Tank No 1, Woolsey Lake, and the Horse Mesa Trap. A complex system of drainage is evident through Diamond Creek and Bear Flat Creek, which carve through the volcanic and sedimentary formations marked by McKays Peak and Pistol Butte. The map reveals a transition toward recreational land use in the White Mountain region, evidenced by the development of the Walton Picnic Area, several campgrounds near the lakeshore, and a Borrow Pit indicating local road maintenance. The county line between Navajo and Apache Counties bisects the western half, while numerous jeep trails provide access to the timbered ridges and interior valleys.