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1961 Map of Show Low

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Show Low
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Sitgreaves National Forest and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation dominate this mid-century landscape, divided by the dramatic topographical break of the Mogollon Rim. The settlement of Show Low is visible in the upper right, already established with a Radio Sta (KVWM) and a Pumping Sta AQUEDUCT near Show Low Lake. The map reveals a high-country economy transition, where traditional ranching at Little Spring Ranch and West Ranch exists alongside the emerging water infrastructure of the Lower Cottonwood Tank and various gaging stations.

Historical traces of the region's development are scattered across the ridges, including the Forestdale Trading Post and numerous specialized catchments like Telephone Spring and Hansen Tank. The rugged terrain is defined by deep incisions like McCleve Canyon and Snake Hollow, while the complex network of Jeep trails and fire lookouts, such as Lookout VABM 7021, highlights the era's focus on forest management and remote access.