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1965 Map of Munds Park

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Munds Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Indian Gardens sits at the base of the steep descent from the Colorado Plateau, marking a transition between the high forest and the deep drainage of Oak Creek. During the mid-1960s, this area of the Coconino National Forest supported a variety of recreational and ranching activities. The high country is dotted with numerous water catchments including Deadwood Tank and Frog Tank, essential for the livestock and wildlife on the plateau.

Development is centered around Munds Park, where the Oakwood Country Club and Odell Lake are established near the modern highway. To the north, the Industrial Railroad cuts across the landscape, while the historic Schnebly Hill Road winds its way south toward the ranching outpost at Foxboro Ranch. This map captures the region as it balanced its role as a timber and ranching resource with its growing status as a destination for campers at sites like Cave Spring Campground and Side Rock Campground.