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1947 Map of Fort Bayard

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Fort Bayard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high country of the Pinos Altos Mountains in this late-1940s topographic study. This landscape is defined by the expansive Fort Bayard Military Reservation, which occupies much of the central and eastern terrain. The survey captures a moment of transition for the region’s settlements, showing the established town of Pinos Altos in the north and the growing communities of Arenas Valley, Central, and Bayard in the south.

Surface water is a defining characteristic of the drainage patterns here, with Rio de Arenas and Whiskey Creek cutting through the valleys. The map documents cultural landmarks like Pictured Rocks and the Forest Nursery, alongside rugged summits such as Cross Mountain and Avalanche Peak. The northern reaches are heavily wooded, falling within the boundaries of the Gila National Forest, while the south shows the influence of the rail lines and road networks connecting these mining-district towns.