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1967 Map of Wall Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Wall Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Wall Lake and the confluence of its surrounding waterways serve as the focal point for this wilderness survey. Situated within the Gila National Forest, the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Taylor Creek, Beaver Creek, and the East Fork of the Gila River. Ranching activity is evident along the riverbanks, where the DD Ranch and Steeple U Ranch are located.

Remote land use is marked by several named water tanks, including the curiously named Undertaker Tank and Knife Tank, which supported livestock or forest management. The presence of a Mine and various Prospects near Whitewater Creek indicates mineral exploration in the high mesas, while a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails underscores the difficulty of travel through this canyon-cut terrain before modern road improvements.