1978 Map of Maverick

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Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation meet at the Black River in this 1970s landscape of the White Mountains. The terrain is defined by its numerous cienegas—high-altitude wetlands—such as Bee Cienega, Hawks Nest Cienega, and Pat Cienega, which drain into a complex network of creeks. The settlement of Maverick serves as a central point, supported by a Fire Station and a nearby Gaging Station, reflecting the area's forest management and water monitoring priorities. Historically, the area supported grazing and remote habitation, evidenced by the Odart Ranch and the uniquely named Pair o'Dice Ranch near the eastern boundary. Tonto Lake provides a notable water feature amidst the timbered slopes, while prominent landmarks like Paddy Butte and Spud Hill rise above the drainage basins of Pacheta Creek and McDonald Creek.