1965 Map of Leonard Canyon

About this map

Leonard Canyon carves a deep, winding path through the high timberlands of northern Arizona, serving as the border between the Coconino National Forest and the Sitgreaves National Forest. This mid-1960s survey captures a landscape defined by seasonal water management and early ranching access, featuring numerous stock tanks like Morgan Tank and Victorine Tank scattered across the limestone plateaus. The placement of Macks Crossing and Victorine Crossing highlights the historical importance of established fords for traversing the canyon's steep walls. On the eastern edge, isolated outposts such as Wiggins Ranch and Hugh Barr Ranch mark the limited human footprint in this canyon-dissected terrain. These features, along with a network of traditional routes like the Soldier Trail and Pack Trail, provide a look at how this remote backcountry was navigated and utilized before modern infrastructure expansion.