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2018 Map of Hamilton Crossing

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hamilton Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Coconino National Forest and Sitgreaves National Forest meet in this landscape of high plateaus and deep drainages. The rugged topography is defined by the winding course of Clear Creek, which carves a narrow, serpentine canyon across the northern and western sections of the map. This area represents a critical point of confluence for forest management and natural water resources, where local water management is evidenced by dozens of named catchment features such as Echinique Tank, O'Haco Tank, and Surprise Tank.

Hamilton Crossing sits near the western edge, providing a focal point for the few improved routes like Cross Road that navigate the high country. The terrain drops into significant relief at Echinique Draw and Tillman Draw, while Red Hill stands as a prominent landmark. This map captures the essential character of the Arizona backcountry, where the network of namesake tanks supports both wildlife and livestock within the protected federal forest lands.