1969 Map of Eagar

About this map

Round Valley serves as the focal point for settlement in this high-altitude landscape, where the town of Eagar sits at the northern edge of the Apache National Forest. The 1969 field-checked survey reveals a complex irrigation network vital to local ranching and agriculture, including the Amity Ditch, Big Ditch, and Dutch Ditch. Moving south from the valley floor, the terrain climbs toward prominent landmarks like Flat Top and Round Mountain, eventually reaching high-country water features such as Mexican Hay Lake and the Atcheson Reservoir. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the Springerville-Eagar Municipal Airport and Round Valley High Sch to numerous cattle-related features like Corrals and water tanks. Pockets of activity extend into the forest at the Elderberry Spring Campground and the small settlement at Rosebud, illustrating the integration of town life with the surrounding timber and grazing lands.