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1991 Map of Big Lake North

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Big Lake North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The high country of the Apache National Forest is defined here by the headwaters of two major river systems: the Little Colorado River and the Black River. This 1991 provisional map records a landscape of high-altitude lakes and springs, including the large Crescent Lake and Basin Lake. The presence of Thompson Ranch and seasonal habitations like Voigt Cabin and Phelps Cabin reflect the area's long-standing use for ranching and summer shelter.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible in the Old Railroad Grade winding through the timber, while the southwest corner is dominated by the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the Mount Baldy Wilderness. The map highlights a transition toward high-country recreation, showing the Big Lake Recreation Area and numerous developed sites such as Winn Campground and the Lee Valley Reservoir.