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1961 Map of Heber

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Heber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Heber and Overgaard serve as the primary hubs of activity in this 1961 survey of Navajo County, positioned at the intersection of Highway 260 and State Highway 277. The landscape is dominated by the high-altitude forests of the Sitgreaves National Forest, punctuated by established homesteads and cattle operations such as the Wyrick Ranch, Walnut Ranch, and Gibson Ranch. A Cem is located south of Heber, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this timber and ranching community.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the sharp transition of the Mogollon Rim, where the terrain drops toward the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. This geographic boundary creates a complex network of canyons and ridges, including Black Canyon and Buckskin Ridge. Fire prevention infrastructure is evident at the Gentry Lookout, while the presence of the Overgaard Airport and various campgrounds indicates the area's development for both local industry and seasonal travel during the early 1960s.