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1970 Map of Relic Point

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Relic Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The high plateau of Navajo County in 1970 is defined by the deep incisions of Chevelon Canyon and Clear Creek, where water management and ranching infrastructure dominate the arid landscape. The area is marked by an extensive network of stock tanks and reservoirs, including Sixteenmile Tank, Big Tanks, and White Tank, which supported the local cattle industry. An Aqueduct and Pumping Station near the canyon floor suggest the technical efforts required to move water through this high-altitude desert environment.

Prominent geological markers like Relic Point, Twentymile Hill, and Red Hill provided essential navigation for travelers following the numerous Jeep Trails that crisscross the territory. Cultural remnants such as Ruins and a series of Borrow Pits provide clues to both ancient habitation and modern resource extraction. The boundary between Coconino and Navajo counties runs through the western portion of the map, highlighting the administrative division of this vast open range.