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1968 Map of Angell

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Angell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The high desert of the Coconino National Forest is defined here by ancient volcanic geology and the arteries of 20th-century travel. Dominating the northern landscape are the prominent rims of Rattlesnake Crater and Merrill Crater, while deeper human history is recorded in nearby Petroglyphs and scattered Ruins. These ancient markers stand in contrast to the industrial footprint of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels the path of the old Route 66 corridor.

Water management is central to the livestock operations at Walking Cane Ranch, evidenced by a network of catchments including Fourvert Tank, Coicord Tank, and Piper Tank. Along the modern alignment of Route 40, the Twin Arrows Trading Post serves as a distinct landmark of the era's roadside culture. The rugged drainage of Youngs Canyon and Padre Canyon carve through the plateau, creating a landscape where utility and history meet at the small siding of Angell.