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1909 Map of Roosevelt

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Roosevelt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

Roosevelt Dam and the emerging Roosevelt Reservoir dominate this central Arizona landscape during the first decade of the twentieth century. The map documents a pivotal moment in the region's development, showing the Electric Power Line following the Salt River as infrastructure began to transform the Salt River Valley. Beyond the engineering of the dam, the terrain is dotted with early pioneer outposts and supply points like Schell's Station, Cline, and Sunflower Ranch.

Remote ranches such as Clanton's Ranch and Lockwood Ranch suggest a network of early cattle operations along Tonto Creek and within the Tonto National Forest. The presence of the Tonto National Monument highlights the area's significance even before its formal dedication as a protected site. Topographic details range from the heights of Mt Ord to the varied flats along the river, including Mormon Flat and Tortilla Flat, which served as critical landmarks for travelers and early settlers navigating the Gila and Maricopa County lines.