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2018 Map of Big Springs

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Big Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kaibab National Forest dominates this section of the Kaibab Plateau, where a complex network of canyons and high points defines the high-desert geography. The settlement at Big Springs serves as a central hub, flanked by significant overlooks such as Big Springs Point and Naile Point. The landscape is characterized by its reliance on dispersed water sources, with several vital points like Morning Dove Spring, Mangum Springs, and Sawmill Tank scattered throughout the drainage systems.

Logistics and resource extraction are evident through the Big Spring Lookout and the Sowats Gravel Pit. The deep incisions of Moquitch Canyon and Mangum Canyon show the natural erosion patterns of the plateau, while names like Pratt Canyon and Riggs Canyon reflect the local history of those who traversed these routes. This survey provides a clear view of the forest management infrastructure and the natural water-collection sites essential for life in this arid environment.