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2018 Map of Cataract Tank

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cataract Tank
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 the southern reaches of this Coconino County terrain, characterized by a complex network of canyons and seasonal water resources. The landscape is defined by the deep winding path of Cataract Canyon, which serves as the primary drainage for the area. Water management is the central theme of human activity shown here, evident in the numerous named tanks scattered across the high desert, such as Cataract Tank, Flying H Tank, and Frenchman Tank.

Evidence of historical transit and ranching infrastructure appears in the form of named tracks like the A T & S F Cable Rd and PB RD. These routes navigate the topography near Burro Spring and Cataract Cr, highlighting the importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the natural contours and the essential water catchments that supported cattle and local navigation in the decade before the 2020s.