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1892 Map of St Johns

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of St Johns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

St Johns stands as a central hub in this high-desert landscape, situated at the confluence of several early regional trails and the Little Colorado River. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, including the Petrified Forest and a Natural Bridge in the northwest, transitioning into the volcanic heights of Green Peak to the south.

Transport and settlement patterns in the late nineteenth century are clearly visible, from the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad skirting the Puerco River to the established agricultural outposts at Springerville and Concho. The map documents the overlap of Mormon pioneering efforts and ranching culture, evidenced by the dual naming of Erastus and Concho, alongside remote locations like Mexican Crossing and Windmill Ranch that served as vital waypoints for travelers across the Apache territory.