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1981 Map of Springerville

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Springerville
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 defines the dramatic southern geography of this 1980s landscape, marking the transition from the high plateau to the timbered reaches of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. In the valley of the Little Colorado River, the twin communities of Springerville and Eagar serve as the central hub for a region defined by extensive public lands, including the Sitgreaves National Forest and Apache National Forest.

Transport routes such as Highway 180 and 260 connect small lumber and ranching settlements like McNary, Vernon, and Lakeside. The hydrology of the area is well-documented, featuring numerous high-country reservoirs and natural water bodies such as Concho Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Show Low Lake. Notable peaks like Antelope Mtn and Escudilla Mtn dominate the horizon, while the eastern edge of the map tracks the high-desert border between Arizona and New Mexico.