1971 Map of St. Johns South

About this map

The Little Colorado River winds through this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s, serving as a primary water source for the southern outskirts of St Johns. This territory reflects a period of infrastructure development and resource extraction, characterized by the Diversion Dam and the Little Reservoir near the northern border. The terrain is marked by several utilitarian features like Borrow Pits and a Gravel Pit, pointing to local construction or road maintenance needs of the era. To the south, the map details more remote landmarks such as Henry Platt Springs and a Water Tank Well, which illustrate the reliance on scattered water points in the arid Apache County interior. The transition between the township and the open range is clearly delineated by section lines and elevation contours, making it a valuable resource for tracing property boundaries and land use in this part of Arizona.