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1979 Map of McLellan Reservoir

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of McLellan Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Kaibab National Forest dominates this landscape, where the topography of the Gila and Salt River Meridian meets the northern boundary of Yavapai County. The area is defined by its water management systems, essential for ranching and wildlife in the high desert, evidenced by dozens of named catchments such as Big Sereno Tank and Upper Mc Cauley Tank. Transportation and infrastructure of the late 1970s are marked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad corridor and several industrial extraction sites, including a Gravel Pit and multiple Cinder Pit locations.

Evidence of human presence is concentrated at the Pine Springs Ranch and a solitary Grave north of Johnson Canyon. The terrain transitions from the volcanic feature of Johnson Crater to the dramatic relief of Sawtooth Peak and the deep incisions of Hells Canyon and Devils Dog Canyon. This document illustrates a working landscape where forestry, livestock, and rail transit intersect within a complex network of canyons and mesas.