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1962 Map of San Carlos Reservoir

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of San Carlos Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The San Carlos Indian Reservation dominates this landscape, showing the convergence of the Gila River and the San Carlos River at the San Carlos Reservoir. This era of the reservation's history is marked by a transition from traditional river-valley use to a more industrial and ranching-focused economy. Traces of previous infrastructure are visible in the Southern Pacific RR Grade and an Old RR Grade that snake along the river banks.

Further south, the Coronado National Forest rises toward the summit of Mt Turnbull. The map documents a network of isolated outposts and resource extraction points, including the Copper Reef Mine, Sanders Rangeline Cabin, and the Weaver Ranch. Numerous water sources like Post Office Spring and Packwood Springs reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid territory, while landmarks such as the Indian Cemetery and Coal Field Windmill provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.