1977 Map of Indian Pine

About this map

Pinetop and Indian Pine anchor the northern boundary of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in this detailed 1970s record of Navajo County. The landscape is defined by its transition from the Sitgreaves National Forest down through a series of dramatic canyon systems, including Post Office Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Black Canyon. This survey captures the region as residential development began to interface with traditional ranching lands, noting family-held properties like Cooley Ranch and Amos Ranch alongside newer recreation sites like the Pinetop Lakes Country Club. The map reveals a complex network of resource management through numerous livestock tanks such as Milk Ranch Tank and Snow Tank, while landmarks like the Penrod Cabin and several Cinder Pits indicate the area's pioneer history and geological utility. Higher elevations are marked by Pinetop Mtn and Deer Spring Mtn, overlooking the descent toward the White River.