1971 Map of South Rattlesnake Butte

Settlement patterns in this era were largely defined by ranching infrastructure, evidenced by named features like the Cordova Tank, Summer Camp, and various windmills including the South Windmill and Sanchez Windmill. Local education was centered at the South Butte School, providing a rare community anchor in a landscape primarily shaped by the winding paths of Rattlesnake Canyon and the expansive Cordova Mesa.