1981 Map of Springerville

About this map

Round Valley serves as a central hub for the mountain communities of eastern Arizona, where the high-altitude settlements of Springerville and Eagar sit along the Little Colorado River. This 1981 survey reveals a landscape defined by expansive public and tribal lands, including the northern portions of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the timbered reaches of the Sitgreaves National Forest. The geography is shaped by volcanic features like Mesa Redonda and numerous cinder pits, alongside a sophisticated water management network including Lyman Lake, Sunrise Lake, and the White Mountain Reservoir. To the west, the growing recreational and timber towns of Lakeside and Pinetop are shown near the Mogollon Rim, while the more isolated Concho sits further north. The map documents the critical road networks of the era, including Highway 180 and Highway 60, connecting these high-country outposts.