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1940 Map of Pine

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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Mogollon Rim dominates this 1930s landscape, forming a dramatic escarpment that separates the Coconino National Forest on the high Mogollon Mesa from the Tonto National Forest below. The settlements of Pine and Strawberry serve as primary hubs in the valley, connected by the Payson Flagstaff Road. This period of Arizona's development shows a reliance on mountain resources, evidenced by isolated ranching outposts like Chase Ranch and Ellison, and scattered mining operations such as the Crackerjack Mine and White Mtn Mine.

The map details an intricate network of springs and water sources vital to the high-altitude cattle and timber economy, including Dripping Springs and Cottonwood Spr. Significant landmarks like the Natural Bridge and the Baker Butte Lookout are clearly marked, alongside the historic Highline Trail winding beneath the rim. Notable infrastructure of the era includes a Fish Hatchery near the Gila and Coconino county line, reflecting early conservation and recreational management in the northern Arizona uplands.