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1997 Map of Big Lake South

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Big Lake South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Big Lake and the surrounding Apache National Forest define this high-altitude landscape in the late 1990s. The map illustrates a complex network of water management features essential for ranching and recreation, ranging from the Big Lake South Cove Boating Site to dozens of livestock tanks like Boggy Flat Tank and Skin Spring Tank. The presence of the Reservation Ranch (Site) and the PS Ranch points to the area's grazing history, while the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary at the western edge marks a significant jurisdictional divide.

Topographical landmarks such as Big Lake Knoll and Lookout Knoll, which features a Lookout Tower, offer clear vantage points over Conklin Ridge. Industrial activity is noted through scattered Cinder Pits and a Gravel Pit, providing materials for the forest's road network. This survey captures a moment when traditional land uses, including timber and ranching, intersected with growing public use at the Big Lake Recreation Area.