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1964 Map of Theodore Roosevelt Dam

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Theodore Roosevelt Dam anchors this landscape at the confluence where Tonto Creek meets the Salt River. In the mid-1960s, the impounded waters of Theodore Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake dominate the geography, serving as critical infrastructure for the region's power and water management. The small settlement of Roosevelt sits near the dam, supported by a Ranger Station and a Radio Facility.

Evidence of historical land use and recreation is found throughout the Tonto National Forest, from the Power Canal tracing the river's edge to the Burnt Corral Campground and Picnic Area. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons like Mills Canyon and Vineyard Canyon, while the southern portion of the sheet includes the preserved lands of Tonto National Monument. This survey captures a moment when the wilderness was increasingly managed for both utility and public access.