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1972 Map of Mt. Graham

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mt. Graham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Mt Graham and the high summits of the Pinaleno Mountains dominate this 1972 survey, revealing a landscape of extreme relief and early mountain development. The map details the infrastructure of the Coronado National Forest, including the lookout tower and radio facilities at Heliograph Peak. The presence of the Angle Orchard near Adams Flat and the settlement at Turkey Flat indicates the area's history as a cool-climate retreat from the Arizona desert.

Outdoor recreation and resource management are evident through numerous sites such as Arcadia Campground, Shannon Park Campground, and Snow Flat. The complex hydrology of the range is captured in the network of steep drainages like Marijilda Canyon and Deadman Canyon, leading toward the Lebanon Reservoir No 1 in the lower elevations. A system of pack trails, including the Deadman Trail and Gibson Trail, provides insight into how these high ridges were accessed before modern road improvements.