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1968 Map of Springerville NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Springerville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The volcanic highlands of eastern Arizona are defined here by distinctive cones and drainage systems during the late 1960s. Cerro Quemado stands as a prominent landmark in a landscape marked by industrial activity at several Cinder Pits, suggesting the extraction of volcanic materials for regional infrastructure. The high-altitude terrain is dissected by Cienega Draw and Carnero Creek, which serve as the primary conduits for seasonal runoff.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, represented by named locations such as Schuster Spring, Gibbons Spring, and Cheney Lake. Portions of the Apache National Forest are visible, alongside scattered pastoral infrastructure including a Corral and a Well at Green Spot. These features reflect a traditional land use pattern where ranching and resource extraction coexist with the preserved wilderness of the national forest.