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1982 Map of Agate House

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Agate House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ancient human history and geologic marvels converge in the high desert within the Petrified Forest National Park. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Puerco Ridge and deep drainage systems like Camp Wash and Milky Wash. Cultural landmarks are carefully documented, including the Agate House (Ruins) and various Petroglyphs near the Giant Logs Visitor Center.

This 1980s-era topography reveals a network of water management features essential for this arid environment, from the Lorin Farr Tank to the Petrified Forest Tank. The map preserves the spatial relationship between the Petrified Forest National Wilderness and the surrounding ranching infrastructure, such as the Forest Well and Borrow Pits. Notable landforms like The Battleship and the Crystal Forest provide distinct navigational markers across the mesas.