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2012 Map of Cooper Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cooper Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Cooper Ridge dominates this Coconino County landscape, surrounded by a complex system of drainage and seasonal water storage within the high desert. In the southern portion of the sheet, the open expanse of Wildhorse Park provides a notable landmark amidst the network of U.S. Forest Service roads. These routes, including FS RD 248 and FS RD 279, navigate the terrain toward essential water sources like Joes Reservoir and Government Reservoir.

The northwestern corner is defined by the deep incisions of the Willis Canyon system. The branching paths of North Fork Willis Canyon, Middle Fork Willis Canyon, and South Fork Willis Canyon illustrate the erosive power of water in this arid environment. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey also details numerous smaller forest roads such as FS RD 247 and FS RD 257, which support land management and access across the plateau.