1989 Map of Chapel Mountain

About this map

Kaibab National Forest provides the backdrop for this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where volcanic peaks and water management systems define the terrain. The presence of Slate Mountain and Red Mountain in the south contrasts with the broader drainage of Rabbit Canyon and Cedar Wash. The ranching history of the area is evident in the network of tanks and reservoirs, such as Babbitt Lake, North Pasture Tank, and Cadillac Tank, which were essential for livestock in this arid environment. Significant infrastructure is noted by the Trans Lines and Pipeline corridors that traverse the northern sections. This late-20th-century survey documents the isolated outposts of Tub Ranch and Cedar Ranch, connected by primitive four-wheel-drive tracks and unimproved roads. The map serves as a detailed record of the intersection between traditional grazing lands and the protected forest boundaries of Coconino County.