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1960 Map of Williams

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Williams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The high plateaus of Kaibab National Forest dominate this 1960 survey, centered on the historic gateway town of Williams. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor cuts through the landscape, providing a primary transport link for the region alongside the Williams Airport. Distinctive landmarks like Sitgreaves Mtn and Howard Mesa rise above the forest floor, while the presence of the Grand Canyon Trading Post near the Williams City Boundary signals the area's role in northern Arizona tourism and commerce.

Water management is remarkably dense across the dry terrain, evidenced by dozens of named tanks and springs, including Schoolhouse Tank, Frenchy Spr Tank, and Kaibab Lake. Local industry is represented by multiple Cinder Pit excavations and a Compressor Station, illustrating the mid-century infrastructure required to support mountain settlements. The map also captures recreation and ranching life through features like the Williams Country Club and Pronghorn Ranch.