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2011 Map of Chavez Mountain West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chavez Mountain West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Long Lake and its neighboring basins define this high-altitude landscape in the Coconino National Forest, where water management is central to the land's history. The map documents a complex system of livestock and wildlife watering holes, categorized as 'tanks', including Antelope Tank, East Soldier Tank, and Pratt Tank. These artificial and natural catchments are essential for sustaining the cattle operations and game populations in the arid terrain around Broomy Valley.

Transport and topography meet at Chavez Pass, a historic corridor through the uplifted terrain. Further east, the recreational or ecological character of the area is highlighted by Lockwood Park and the seasonal water bodies like Soldier Annex Lake and Red Lake. The 2011 survey also captures several intermittent drainage systems, most notably Sawmill Wash, which feeds into the larger lake complex, illustrating how the seasonal runoff is captured and utilized throughout this specific quadrant of the Arizona high country.