1958 Map of Alpine

About this map

Alpine and Nutrioso serve as the primary anchors for this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1950s, situated within the Apache National Forest. The map documents a period of active land use and community development, highlighted by the White Mountain Boys Ranch and the Alpine Timber Camp. Water management is evident through features like Riggs Creek Reservoir and Luna Lake, while the local economy is punctuated by a Sawmill and various ranger stations. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Escudilla Mountain and Gobbler Peak, with the San Francisco River cutting through the valley. This survey reflects the intersection of federal forestry management and small-town Arizona life, capturing the layout of remote outposts and family-named landmarks like Campbell Flat and Miller Scott Spring before later modernization altered the forest's footprint.