1950 Map of McFadden Peak

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Sierra Ancha dominates this 1950s terrain, where the high ridges of the Tonto National Forest meet the western edge of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The landscape is characterized by a network of ranching and early scientific activity, anchored by the Parker Creek Experiment Sta and the Reynolds Cr Ranger Sta. Resource extraction and land management are evident through named sites like the Lucky Strike Mine and Asbestos Pt, while the presence of the Aztec Lodge and Rose Cr Lodge suggest the area's role as a retreat. The complex drainage of Cherry Creek and the dramatic drop of Workman Creek Falls illustrate the high-relief topography of the McFadden Pk area, providing a record of the mid-century infrastructure and family-held land such as the Ellison Ranch and Murphy Ranch.