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1971 Map of Lyman Lake SW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lyman Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Colorado River corridor south of St. Johns defines this landscape, where the waters of Lyman Lake meet the high desert plains of Apache County. This 1971 survey captures a rural landscape transitioning between ranching traditions and new public recreation at Lyman Lake State Park. Traces of early regional settlement are evident in family-named landmarks such as Hayrock Ranch and Wiltbank Spring, while a small Cem near the river provides a point of interest for genealogists tracking the area's pioneering inhabitants.

Hydrology is the dominant feature of this terrain, characterized by numerous ephemeral washes like Mallory Draw and Atascocita Draw. The map meticulously details the management of water in an arid environment, from the Gaging Station on the river to isolated livestock tanks and perennial sources like The Cienega and Straddling Spring. For those studying the agricultural history of eastern Arizona, the layout of ranching infrastructure at 24 Ranch offers insight into the spatial organization of the mid-century cattle industry.