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1971 Map of Silver Springs

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Silver Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers the southern expanse of this Navajo County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into timbered uplands and volcanic features. In the early 1970s, the area around Silver Springs shows a mix of water management and recreation, anchored by White Mountain Lake and the nearby Fish Hatchery. The presence of a Landing Strip and the Show Low Municipal Airport indicates the growing accessibility of this region for residents and visitors alike.

Surface water is a defining characteristic, with numerous catchments and natural basins like Mexican Lake, Duck Lake, and Whipple Lake dotting the map. Human industry is visible in the Cinder Pits and the Bourdon Windmill, while geographical landmarks such as Cooley Knoll and the Rocky Arroyo provide distinctive points for local historians and navigators to trace. The layout of Silver Lake Boulevard and various jeep trails suggests the early stages of residential development near the water's edge.