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1960 Map of Holbrook

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Holbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Mogollon Rim dominates this mid-century survey, forming a dramatic geological divide between the high plateaus of the Coconino National Forest and the lower basin lands to the south. Along the northern corridor, the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR parallels U.S. 66, connecting established rail towns like Holbrook, Joseph City, and Winslow along the Little Colorado River. This transit network contrasts with the isolated communities tucked into the forested highlands, such as Strawberry, Pine, and Heber-Overgaard.

To the west, the landscape drops into the Verde Valley, where Montezuma Castle National Monument and Camp Verde sit near the base of the White Hills. Water distribution is meticulously documented through numerous tanks and reservoirs, including the Blue Ridge Reservoir and Show Low Lake, essential for the region's ranching and growing settlements. The eastern portion highlights the expansive Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the lumber and ranching hubs of Snowflake, Taylor, and Show Low.