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1982 Map of Dead Monkey Ridge

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Dead Monkey Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands in Coconino County define this arid landscape, marked by significant mineral exploration and remote outposts in the early 1980s. The southern portion of the map is particularly active with industrial and historical features, centered around the Copper Mine Trading Post and the nearby Copper Mine. The presence of a Mine Dump and a Prospect further east indicates a period of sustained geological investigation in this part of Arizona.

Crumbling geological formations like Dead Monkey Ridge and the looping Circular White Ridge create a complex topography of mesas and ridges. Genealogists and local historians may find the solitary Grave south of the main mining area of interest, serving as a quiet reminder of the individuals who lived and worked in these isolated desert reaches. The northern terrain is dominated by high points like Red Mesa, while the southeastern corner transitions into the Mormon Ridges.