1971 Map of Vernon

About this map

The high plateau of Apache County is documented here in the early 1970s, centered on the settlement of Vernon and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The map highlights the transition between the open range and the forested uplands of the Sitgreaves National Forest. To the north, the terrain is marked by seasonal water sources and former habitations, including the locations of Floy (Site) and Bannon (Site). Natural drainage is defined by Mineral Creek and Sepulveda Creek, which cut through a landscape punctuated by distinctive cinder cones such as Dutch Mountain, Smooth Knoll, and Burnt Knoll. Local industry is evidenced by the presence of a Borrow Pit and a Cinder Pit, likely supporting the maintenance of the Vernon Mc Nary Road as it connects these remote mountain communities. Water management is a key feature of the area, shown through the network of wells, springs like Laguna Salada Spring, and reservoirs including Little Ortega Lake and Anderson Lake.