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1981 Map of Nutrioso

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Nutrioso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the Apache National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in the early 1980s, where the Mogollon Rim marks a dramatic shift in the central Arizona topography. The map documents a network of mountain settlements and outposts, including Whiteriver, Fort Apache, and the isolated reaches of Hannagan Meadow and Sprucedale. Rising above the surrounding plateaus are massive landmarks like Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, which anchor several dedicated wilderness areas.

Water systems define the region's geography, with the headwaters of the Black River, White River, and San Francisco River carving deep into the terrain. High-country lakes like Big Lake and Luna Lake provide focal points for recreation and resource management. The map also traces significant travel corridors such as U S 666 and U S 180, which connect these high-altitude communities across the border between Arizona and New Mexico.