1965 Map of Leonard Canyon

About this map

Leonard Canyon winds through the high plateaus of Coconino County, serving as the central drainage feature for this landscape within the Coconino National Forest and Sitgreaves National Forest. The 1965 field check reveals a backcountry landscape defined by livestock operations and traditional water management, featuring isolated outposts like Wiggins Ranch and Hugh Barr Ranch. Movement through the deep drainages is facilitated by established routes such as the Pack Trail and Soldier Trail, which connect vital water sources like Spaulding Spring and Chavez Spring. The map documents a network of stock tanks including Victorine Tank and Weimer Tank, illustrating the ranching infrastructure required for survival in this arid high-country environment. Historical transit points across the deep draws are marked by Macks Crossing and Fairchild Crossing, indicating where the terrain allowed for passage between the prominent limestone and cart ridges.