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1997 Map of Springerville NW

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Springerville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in the late 1990s, defined by volcanic features and essential water sources. The prominent Cerro Quemado stands as a landmark in the northwest, while the presence of several Cinder Pits indicates the extraction of volcanic materials used in local road construction and cinder production. The terrain is carved by the Cienega Draw and the course of Carnero Creek, which provides a seasonal drainage network for the surrounding peaks.

Water management is a central theme of the sheet, with several named sources like Schuster Spring, Gibbons Spring, and Cheney Lake supporting ranching or forest activities. Smaller irrigation and drainage features, including a specific Ditch and the aptly named Green Spot, indicate where moisture concentrates in this arid environment. Ranching infrastructure is visible through scattered corrals and tanks, while the modern footprint is marked by a Substation and a highway Rest Area near the forest boundary.