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1990 Map of Hanks Draw

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Hanks Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest dominates this landscape on the boundary of Navajo and Coconino counties, where a complex network of draws and canyons defines the drainage patterns. The map documents an environment managed for water and recreation, featuring a high density of stock tanks such as Crockett Tank, Wyrick Tank, and Nelson Tank. These water sources are critical to the upland ranching and forest management of the region.

Evidence of local activity and infrastructure is visible at Camp Shadow Pines and the nearby Sewage Disposal Ponds, while the natural hydrology is marked by Little Nelson Lake and Wildcat Spring. The map's topography is carved by significant features like Potato Field Draw and Saloon Canyon, illustrating the transition from open forest fields to deeper canyon systems. This 1990 provisional map provides a clear view of the forest's utility before modern developments, preserving the locations of remote corrals and named landmarks like Hanks Draw.