2018 Map of Big Lake South

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where managed wilderness and historical land-use patterns converge. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features, including numerous named tanks such as Section Ten Tank and Merv Tank, which support the region's seasonal livestock and wildlife needs. Prominent elevations like Big Lake Knoll and P S Knoll provide significant local landmarks, while Big Lake Lookout stands as a permanent fixture for forest monitoring near the namesake Big Lake. High-country mobility is traced through historical routes like the Thompson Trail and the W Fork Loop, alongside more modern seasonal pathways like the Sunrise Snowmobile 249 (Snow). Numerous springs, such as Homestead Spring and Indian Springs, highlight the critical role of groundwater in this part of the White Mountains, marking traditional stopovers and resource points for generations of forest users.