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1981 Map of Show Low

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Show Low
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Mogollon Rim dominates this 1981 survey, serving as a massive geological boundary that separates the high plateau of the Sitgreaves National Forest from the lower canyons of the Tonto National Forest and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The map captures the growing mountain communities of Show Low, Snowflake, and Taylor during a period of transition, where established timber and ranching routes like Highway 260 intersect with the legacy of the Apache Ry.

Remote settlements such as Heber, Overgaard, and Aripine are documented alongside specialized points of interest like the Gaging Station and various mines. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Chevelon Creek and Cibecue Creek carving deep into the landscape. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of southern outposts like Young in Pleasant Valley and the indigenous lands around Grasshopper provides a comprehensive look at the rural northern Arizona settlement patterns of the early 1980s.