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1957 Map of Holbrook

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Holbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Mogollon Rim serves as the dominant geological divide in this mid-century survey, separating the high desert plains of the north from the dramatic escarpments and canyons to the south. The settlement of Holbrook sits at the northern edge along the Little Colorado River, anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and U.S. 66. This intersection of rail and road highlights the town's role as a vital transportation hub for Northern Arizona before the interstate era.

To the south and west, the landscape transitions into the heavily forested reaches of the Coconino National Forest and Sitgreaves National Forest. Archaeological and cultural sites are documented with the inclusion of Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument near Camp Verde. The map also captures several smaller communities such as Snowflake, Heber-Overgaard, and the now Zeniff (abandoned), reflecting the scattered ranching and timber outposts of the Mogollon Plateau.