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1949 Map of Fort Bayard

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fort Bayard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high desert peaks of the Pinos Altos Range in this post-war landscape. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Gila National Forest, where steep canyons like Maudes Canyon and high points such as Avalanche Peak define the terrain. Established settlements cluster in the southern valleys, including the mining and ranching hubs of Central and Bayard.

A significant portion of the area is occupied by the Fort Bayard Military Reservation, which includes the historic Fort Bayard complex and a dedicated Forest Nursery. Detailed infrastructure from the late 1940s is evident, from the Central Hanover Road to numerous abandoned paths such as the Old Forest Nursery Road. Natural features like Pictured Rocks and Snake Hill sit among a network of seasonal drainages, including the Rio de Arenas and Twin Sisters Creek.