1963 Map of Alma
USGS Topo · Published 1966About this map
The settlement of Alma serves as the focal point for this 1963 survey of the New Mexico high country, where the San Francisco River meets Mineral Creek. The landscape is a complex network of tablelands and drainages, notably Cradle Mesa and Spurgeon Mesa, which are interspersed with several family-named ranching operations. The mapping of the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest boundaries reveals a rural economy dependent on water management, evidenced by numerous tanks such as Cradle Mesa Tank No 1 and Wylie Morgan Tank. Local history and genealogy are supported by the presence of a Cem near the river and isolated landmarks like John Windmill and the B McKeen Ranch. Primitive transportation routes, including White Rocks Road and Charlie Moore Road, suggest the era's reliance on ranch-to-market access through the canyon systems.
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Editions of this 1963 Alma Map
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