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1961 Map of McNary

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of McNary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Mc Nary anchors the southern portion of this 1961 survey, situated along the dramatic drop-off of the Mogollon Rim. The high-altitude terrain of the Sitgreaves National Forest is defined by a series of volcanic features and drainage patterns, including Turkey Mtn and Blue Ridge Mtn. The map captures a transition in land use from the clustered settlements of Lakeside and Pinetop in the west toward the more industrial and administrative infrastructure around the Forestry Station and the various cinder pits.

Water management is prominent throughout the landscape, from established recreation spots like Show Low Lake and Lake of the Woods to more functional features such as Scott Reservoir and the Fish Hatchery. For the local historian, the map preserves the exact locations of many named springs and tanks, such as McCormick Spring and Jaques Tank, which were essential for both forest management and ranching operations during the early 1960s.