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1965 Map of Woodland Park

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Woodland Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Middle Fork Gila River and West Fork Gila River converge within a landscape defined by dramatic canyons and the high elevation of Yellow Mountain. This 1960s survey of the Gila Wilderness and Gila National Forest shows a territory largely devoid of modern roads, instead relying on an extensive network of pack trails to navigate the remote terrain.

Isolated outposts like Prior Cabin and the open area of Woodland Park suggest the seasonal rhythms of ranching or forest management in the mid-20th century. Water is the primary resource for survival here, documented through dozens of specialized catchments and natural sources such as Sam Martin Spring, Green Fly Tanks, and Coffee Pot Tank. The intricate drainage patterns of Indian Creek Canyon and Chicken Creek carve through the geology, highlighting the primitive character of this protected New Mexico backcountry.