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1962 Map of Ashurst Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Ashurst Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Anderson Mesa dominates the central landscape of this Coconino National Forest survey, providing a distinct geographic foundation for the region's high-altitude water management system. The map documents the extensive network of cattle tanks and natural basins, including Ashurst Lake and the southeastern reach of Upper Lake Mary. These water sources, such as Youngs Lake and Potato Lake, were critical for both local recreation and the timber or ranching operations that defined this era in Arizona history.

An Old Railroad Grade winds through the western portion of the quadrangle, tracing the path of former industrial activity near Walnut Creek. This transportation relic, alongside features like the Railroad Tank, points to the area's history of logging and resource extraction. Significant recreational development is also visible, with the Lake View Campground and Ashurst Lake Campground established to serve visitors to the mesa's lakes.