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2021 Map of Coyote Buttes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Coyote Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kaibab National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and ancient geological formations. The northern sections of the Kaibab Plateau are deeply incised by drainages such as Larkum Canyon and Long Canyon, which converge toward the Coyote Wash. High points like Buckskin Mtn provide landmarks for the trails that cross this territory, including the historic Old Arizona Rd and the 1591 Trl.

Human interaction with this arid environment is evidenced by early infrastructure and significant cultural sites. Water management is critical in this terrain, marked by Maries Reservoir and Shearing Corral Reservoir, along with isolated water sources like Top Rock Spring. Of particular interest to cultural historians is The Maze Rock Art Site Trl, which highlights the long-standing human presence among the natural wonders of Coyote Buttes and the nearby Joannes Arch.