1980 Map of Cross Mountain

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The Juniper Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where water management defines the footprint of human activity. This 1980 survey reveals a sophisticated network of ranching infrastructure, including numerous tanks such as Jack Webb Tank, Shorty Davis Tank, and Hoggy John Tank. These features, along with Cross Mountain Dam and Cooksie Dam, suggest a long-standing reliance on surface water collection to support livestock across the Seventyfour Plains and the rugged drainage of Trout Creek. Local landmarks like Pickett Coral and family-named features like Barney Well offer specific points of interest for genealogists and researchers tracing the history of land use in Yavapai County. The terrain transitions from the volcanic high points of Cross Mtn toward the south into the natural boundary of Dividing Canyon, providing a clear view of the region's topography before more modern development.