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1970 Map of Hay Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Hay Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Coconino National Forest defines the character of this northern Arizona landscape, where a sophisticated network of man-made and natural water catchments supported ranching and forest management in the early 1970s. The terrain is dominated by the deep incisions of Jacks Canyon and Yellow Jacket Draw, which snake through the high-elevation timberland. Notable features including Hay Lake and Daze Lake are joined by dozens of named basins such as Woods Tank, Baucom Tank, and Duke Tank No 1, illustrating the vital importance of water storage in this arid environment.

Industrial and transport footprints appear in the form of a Landing Strip and a Borrow Pit, while a system of Jeep Trails provides access to remote forest sections. These details offer researchers a clear view of the land-use patterns before modern development altered the wilderness character of the region. Local history is preserved in the specific naming of these remote sites, from Jenice Tank to Fisher Tank No 2, providing a genealogical link to the families and agencies that once worked these draws.