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1965 Map of Underwood Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Underwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Apache National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where high-altitude peaks and mesa landforms meet a complex system of water management. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Jim Smith Peak and Bishop Peak, while the lower elevations reveal a reliance on dispersed water sources like Smith Tank, Karruth Tank, and Knowlton Tank. The presence of the Cinder Pit near Red Butte suggests localized extractive activity amidst the timber and grazing lands.

Human activity is concentrated at cattle-rearing outposts and homesteads, including the Gribble Place and Bastian Ranch. Family histories are tied to the land through features like the Spur Lake Cem and several named wells, such as Tipton Well and Spur Lake Well. The transition from the high Hell Roaring Mesa down through Bishop Canyon to the eastern basin highlights the drainage patterns of Smith Creek and Funderburg Draw, essential for the ranching operations of the era.