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1997 Map of Hoodoo Knoll

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Hoodoo Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Black River carves a winding path through this high-altitude landscape on the border of the Apache National Forest and two major tribal lands. This 1990s revision shows the confluence of complex management boundaries where the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and San Carlos Indian Reservation meet the national forest. The terrain is defined by dramatic overlooks such as Wildcat Point and Gobbler Point, which rise above a network of drainages including Wildcat Creek and Snake Creek.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the proliferation of named tanks and sinks used for livestock and wildlife, such as Fish Bench Tank, Tadpole Tank, and Carlock Tank. The southern portion of the map transitions into the protected Bear Wallow Wilderness, an area characterized by its lack of modern infrastructure compared to the northern sections. This survey preserves the location of remote landmarks like Soldier Spring and the distinctive geological formation of Hoodoo Knoll.