1961 Map of Young

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the community of Young anchor this high-country landscape in the early 1960s, situated between the Naegelin Rim and the Tonto National Forest. The map documents a ranching and industrial economy, visible through the isolated Q Ranch and Flying V Ranch, alongside an Asbestos Mill located near Turkey Creek. Historical local infrastructure is well-represented, including the Pleasant Valley Sch, a local Cem, and the Pleasant Valley Ranger Station. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas, such as Crouch Mesa and Gentry Mountain, with drainage provided by the prominent Cherry Creek. Toward the east, the boundary of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation meets the Gila Co and Navajo Co line, while an Airstrip and several Jeep Trails suggest the region's reliance on specialized transport for access through the forest and rugged mesas.