1969 Map of Whiting Knoll

About this map

Whiting Knoll rises above a high-altitude landscape dominated by the peaks of the Apache National Forest in the late 1960s. This survey documents the scattered cattle-rearing and water-management infrastructure of eastern Arizona, featuring numerous springs such as Mallory Spring, Neal Spring, and Hutcherson Spring connected by an extensive Aqueduct system. The map provides specific locations for the Whiting Homestead and Halls Ranch Spring, offering genealogical insights into the families who worked this territory. Volcanic features like Cerro Trigo and Cerro Montoso define the topography, while landmarks like Saint Peters Dome and Harris Cave provide orientation points. Cultural imprints range from the industrial Cinder Pit to the primitive jeep trails crossing Thompson Park and Potato Patch, illustrating how the land was navigated before modern road development took hold.