1998 Map of Heber

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest surrounds the high-altitude communities of Heber and Overgaard, which are mapped here at a time of significant residential expansion in the late 1990s. The landscape is defined by the canyon systems of Black Canyon and Brookbank Canyon, while the human footprint is concentrated along the intersection of highway 260 and 277. The infrastructure of the era is remarkably detailed, showing the Heber Ranger Station, the Black Mesa Administrative Area, and the Overgaard Airport. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the Tall Timbers Cemetery and various outlying properties such as Crandell Ranch and Apple Ranch. The map captures the transition from ranching and forest service operations to more modern amenities like the local Golf Course, Athletic Field, and numerous mobile home parks that began to populate Oklahoma Flat.