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1966 Map of Sacaton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sacaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sacaton and its surrounding desert landscapes are the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the complex irrigation systems of the Gila River Indian Reservation. The map captures a high degree of local detail in the settlement of Sacaton, including the Pima Central Sch, Sacaton Cem, and the Sacaton Radio Tower. Traces of earlier transportation networks appear as the Old RR Grade and Old Railroad Grade cutting across the desert floor toward Olberg.

The hydrology of the Gila River basin is meticulously documented through an extensive network of artificial waterways, such as the Santan Canal, Casa Blanca Canal, and Pima Lateral. These systems contrast with the natural terrain of the Santan Mountains to the north and the Sacaton Mountains to the south, where prominent landmarks like Hayden Peak and Thin Mountain rise above the agricultural flats.