1963 Map of Sycamore Point

About this map

Sycamore Canyon carves a massive divide across this landscape, where the high plateaus of northern Arizona meet the complex drainage systems of the Mogollon Rim. In the early 1960s, this area served as a critical junction for three major federal land holdings: the Kaibab National Forest, Coconino National Forest, and Prescott National Forest. The map documents a network of remote water sources essential for forest management and livestock, including Kennedy Dam, Geronimo Spring, and Mooney Tank. High-altitude vantage points like the Turkey Butte Lookout and Sycamore Point overlook the rugged descent toward the West Fork Oak Creek. This topographic record preserves the locations of early backcountry routes such as the Rankin Trail and Taylor Cabin Trail, alongside distinct landmarks like Thumb Flat and the Rattlesnake Burn.