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1967 Map of Marshall Butte

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Marshall Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Fort Apache Indian Reservation encompasses this high-elevation landscape in eastern Arizona, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high-mountain drainages. The topography is anchored by Marshall Butte, with the northern portion defined by the East Fork White River and Elk Canyon. This survey captures the region during a period of minimal development, where movement across the terrain was primarily facilitated by a Jeep Trail and a Pack Trail, indicating a reliance on backcountry routes for navigation through the reservation.

Hydrological features are particularly dense, including Lofer Cienega and several branches of the Bonito Creek system, such as Little Bonito Creek and Big Bonito Creek. The presence of numerous named drainages like Crooked Creek, Boggy Creek, and Flash Creek suggests a landscape defined by seasonal water flow and mountain springs. This map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and early access routes within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest region before more modern infrastructure emerged.