1969 Map of Horseshoe Cienega

About this map

Mogollon Rim dominates the southern landscape of this 1969 survey, where the Fort Apache Indian Reservation meets the Apache National Forest. This high-altitude terrain is defined by a series of mountain springs and "cienegas," or marshy wetlands, such as Horseshoe Cienega and Yellow Jacket Cienega. The map reveals a land utilized for both recreation and industry, featuring numerous campgrounds alongside evidence of former logging operations, most notably the Old Railroad Grade winding through the hills. Remote outposts and dwellings like Ryan Ranch, Thode Cabin, and the C C Fireman Cabin suggest a history of forest management and ranching. Significant water features including Horseshoe Cienega Lake and the North Fork White River provide the primary drainage for this timbered territory.