1977 Map of McNary

About this map

McNary sits at the northern edge of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, serving as a focal point for settlement and industry on the Mogollon Rim. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high-elevation Sitgreaves National Forest down toward the winding drainage of the North Fork White River. This era of the late 1970s shows the infrastructure of a working timber and resource landscape, evidenced by the extensive Old Railroad Grade and numerous log roads like the Upper Log Road. Grounded details for local researchers include the Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery, the town's Cem, and an Athletic Field. Significant water features like Gooseberry Dam Lake and Cluff Cienega highlight the vital role of water management in this high-country environment shared by Navajo and Apache Counties.