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1965 Map of Long Valley

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Long Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Coconino National Forest defines this high-country landscape in northern Arizona, centered on the Long Valley Experimental Forest. This mid-century survey documents a land managed for both research and resource extraction, notably featuring the Last Chance Mine (Strip Mine) and various gravel pits. The settlement pattern is sparse, tied to forestry and transit, marked by the Ranger Station, a Campground, and the landmark Clints Well.

Water management is the most visible human imprint on the terrain, with dozens of named earthen tanks and reservoirs like Mcclure Lake and Lake of the Woods Tank scattered across the draws and mesas. A network of primitive routes and a Jeep Trail navigate the complex topography of Blue Ridge and Chilson Mesa, providing a look at the backcountry infrastructure used by the Forest Service during the 1960s.