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2021 Map of Big Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Big Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kaibab National Forest dominates this section of the northern Arizona uplands, centered on the high terrain of the Kaibab Plateau. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including the complex forks of Castle Canyon and the deep reaches of Mangum Canyon and Moquitch Canyon. The small settlement at Big Springs serves as a localized hub in an area otherwise characterized by springs and water management features like Sawmill Tank and Corral Lake.

Resource extraction and forest management are evident through the Sowats Gravel Pit and a series of historic pathways, notably the Big Spring Lookout Trl and Upper Lookout Canyon Trl. These trails follow the contours of the rim, connecting points such as Castle Point and Oquer Point, providing a detailed view of the region's topographical barriers and access routes used by the Forest Service in the early 21st century.