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1997 Map of Nelson Reservoir

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Nelson Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Nelson Reservoir serves as a central hydrological feature within the Apache National Forest, surrounded by an extensive network of drainage creeks and livestock tanks. This landscape in the late 1990s reflects a balance of water management and ranching operations, with several named impoundments such as Glen Livet Reservoir and McKay Reservoir scattered across the terrain. Traces of early settlement and land use are visible at the Butler Cemetery and the Herchede Ranch, while the Rodeo Grounds near Round Valley point to the area's ongoing cultural traditions.

Water sources are numerous, ranging from Molina Spring to more specialized features like the Mesa Sink Hole and Warm Spring. The infrastructure of the forest is detailed through the inclusion of a Ranger Station and Gaging Station, along with evidence of local material extraction at several Cinder Pits and a Gravel Pit. Notable landmarks like Indian Tank Hill and Picnic Hill rise above the drainage of Nutrioso Creek, providing orientation for those tracing the history of the Springerville Alpine District.