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2011 Map of Beacon Well

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Beacon Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Beacon Well and the surrounding high desert of Apache County are captured here in this 2011 survey, revealing a landscape defined by its vital water sources. The map documents the spatial relationship between isolated watering points like Good Luck Well, East Windmill, and East Tank, which are critical infrastructure in this arid environment. These features, along with small water bodies such as Michigan Lake and Francisco Lake, suggest a pastoral economy reliant on distributed catchments and wells.

Transportation through the area follows both natural contours and modern corridors, with Old Hwy 666 cutting a distinct path across the quadrangle. The terrain is marked by significant geographic features like Morgan Canyon and Parker Draw, while a network of rural roads, including Middle Well Rd and Ranch Rd, connects the various mesas and valleys. This document provides a clear view of the land management and infrastructure supporting life in the Fort Defiance Agency region.