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1971 Map of Salado

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Salado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Salado and the surrounding ranching landscape of Apache County are defined by a complex network of water management features along the Little Colorado River. At the time of this 1971 field check, the area utilized a system of irrigation canals including the Upper Lyman Ditch and Lower Lyman Ditch to divert water from Lyman Lake. These agricultural efforts supported isolated outposts such as Chavez Ranch and the White Corral Windmills.

Evidence of earlier habitation is visible at El Tule (Site) near the riverbanks, while the local geography is carved by seasonal drainages like Big Hollow Wash, Alamo Wash, and Chimney Wash. Numerous water sources, including Salado Springs, Romero Spring, and Hidden Spring, highlight the critical importance of spring-fed points in this arid terrain. A small Cem near the river provides a point of interest for those tracing family history in this corner of eastern Arizona.