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1947 Map of Twin Sisters

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Twin Sisters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses this rugged New Mexico landscape, characterized by high peaks and deep canyons in the late 1940s. The region's history of timber harvesting is evident through the marking of Masons Mill and the Saw Mill Ruins along the drainage of Cherry Creek. At this time, the area served as a significant recreational hub, dotted with locations like the Gila Scout Camp, Pine Flats Forest Camp, and McMillan Forest Camp.

Major topographic landmarks including Signal Peak, Black Peak, and the namesake Twin Sisters peaks dominate the elevations. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, with numerous unnamed springs feeding into larger systems like Sapillo Creek and Meadow Creek. For the researcher, the map captures the transition from industrial milling to forest service management and organized youth scouting at sites such as Redstone.