1960 Map of Bylas

About this map

The Gila Valley serves as a vital corridor for transportation and settlement in the early 1960s, defined by the parallel routes of the Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. 70. The San Carlos Indian Reservation encompasses much of this landscape, where the Gila River winds through desert terrain. Small communities like Bylas and Geronimo anchor the valley, while the presence of the Fort Thomas Ward Cemetery and Hinton Cemetery provides essential records for genealogical research.