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1966 Map of Popcorn Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Popcorn Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The San Carlos Indian Reservation dominates this mid-1960s landscape, bordering the Fort Apache Indian Res along the northern edge where the Salt River cuts through the canyon floor. This is a region defined by complex drainage systems and essential water management, visible through the numerous named tanks and springs that support life and livestock in the high desert. Notable water sources like Martin Luther Tank, Big Hole Tank, and the Popcorn Spring are critical markers across the terrain.

Remote infrastructure is captured through a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that traverse areas like Victor Pasture. The map highlights specific local landmarks such as Arrowhead Tank and Tuttle Tank, while the presence of a Borrow Pit suggests small-scale material extraction for trail maintenance. These details provide a clear view of the land-use patterns and pastoral management within the reservation during the mid-twentieth century.