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1997 Map of Mount Baldy

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Mount Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Mount Baldy and the surrounding high country of the White Mountains define this landscape, where the headwaters of several major river systems originate. The boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the Apache National Forest runs directly through these peaks, including Baldy Peak and Mount Thomas. This high-altitude terrain is characterized by numerous springs and alpine meadows, such as Bonito Cienega and Pacheta Cienega, which feed the various forks of the Little Colorado River and the White River.

Evidence of recreational and ranching land use appears at Sunrise Lodge and Slade Ranch, while the more remote sections near Damoff Cabin suggest isolated wilderness outposts. The presence of a Ski Lift on Sunrise Peak and water management features like Lee Valley Reservoir illustrate how this terrain was utilized for both resource management and tourism by the late 1990s. The map also identifies geological and surveying specifics, including various Cinder Pits and numerous protracted blocks (PB) indicating unsurveyed land sections.