1957 Map of House Rock Spring SW

About this map

The Kaibab National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape of northern Arizona, characterized by a complex network of drainage basins and high ridges. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent into Orderville Canyon and the surrounding wilderness of the Kaibab Game Preserve. Settlement is virtually non-existent in this 1957 survey, which instead highlights the critical water infrastructure required for ranching and forest management in such a remote environment. Small, essential water sources like Joes Reservoir, Government Reservoir, and various unnamed Tanks are scattered across the plateau, particularly near Summit Valley and Round Valley. This map captures a moment before modern development, focusing on the natural topography and primitive access routes through Wildhorse Park and along the North Fork and South Fork drainages.