1965 Map of Grouse Mountain

About this map

The Mogollon Mountains dominate this 1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-altitude wilderness. Deep within the Gila National Forest, the map traces the intricate network of pack trails that connect remote outposts like Apache Cabin, Spruce Creek Cabin, and Golden Link Cabin. These small settlements and landmarks such as Whitewater Baldy and Black Mountain represent the high-country life of the era, where access was largely limited to routes like the Bursum Road or the Holt Apache Trail.