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1977 Map of Long H Ranch

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Long H Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Long H Ranch sits at the heart of this Apache County landscape, characterized by the winding path of Hardscrabble Wash in the southeastern corner. The mapping, based on 1972 aerial photography and 1974 field checks, reveals a high-desert environment where water management is critical, evidenced by several strategically placed Water Tanks across the terrain.

Transportation through this portion of Arizona is defined by a network of Jeep Trails that crisscross the higher elevations, providing access to remote ranching land. Near the southern edge, a small Gravel Pit indicates local mineral extraction or road maintenance efforts during the late 1970s. This survey records a snapshot of isolated ranch life and the utilitarian infrastructure required to sustain it in a region of significant topographic variation.