2018 Map of Chapel Mountain

About this map

Kaibab National Forest and Coconino National Forest meet in this high-desert landscape, where land management and ranching history are deeply etched into the terrain. The presence of numerous livestock tanks, such as North Pasture Tank, Porkchop Tank, and CO Bar Tank, indicates a landscape long adapted to cattle grazing in a semi-arid environment. These water sources are scattered around prominent elevations like Chapel Mtn and Red Mountain. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern half of the map, following the contours between Rabbit Canyon and the drainages of Cedar Wash. This survey captures the region's character as a working forest and range, where seasonal water bodies like Babbitt Lake and improved stock tanks provide critical infrastructure for the local economy. Notable peaks like Slate Mtn offer visual anchors in a territory defined by forest service roads and expansive ranching boundaries.