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1998 Map of Cactus Flat

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Cactus Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers a significant portion of this high-desert landscape, defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and stock-rearing infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by the broad expanse of Cactus Flat and the deep incisions of Town Draw and Cottonwood Wash. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by specialized ranching features such as Thomas Windmill, Cactus Flat Windmill, and a series of livestock tanks like Miller Tank and Ballard Tank that reflect the arid reality of northern Arizona ranching operations.

Linear features like the Fifth Guide Meridian East and the Third Standard Parallel North indicate the rigorous township and range surveying that carved this territory into parcels. An isolated Mine and various 4WD tracks suggest lingering mineral exploration and remote access routes. The presence of an Aqueduct and its associated Pumping Station in the northern sector highlights the modern engineering required to manage water resources across this Navajo County terrain.