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1959 Map of York Valley

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of York Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Gila River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and transport through this arid landscape on the Arizona-New Mexico border. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the river's western bank, connecting the small communities of York and Sheldon. These settlements are supported by local agriculture via the Monero Canal and established ranching outposts such as Hoverrocker Ranch and McKeon Ranch.

Evidence of historical activity and rugged geography is found throughout the surrounding highlands. The Peloncillo Mountains and the Summit Mts define the horizon, where markers of the area's extraction history like the Twin Peaks Mine and Godfrey Mines are located. Cultural history is also noted on the landscape with a site for Petroglyphs near the Peloncillo Mountains, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Greenlee County Airport and the Drive-in Theater at Three Way.