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2021 Map of Howard Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Howard Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Howard Spring and several other natural water sources define this Coconino County landscape, illustrating the critical importance of water management in northern Arizona's high country. The terrain is marked by a network of seasonal drainages and livestock improvements, including the V L Bar Tank and Duff Brown Tank, which serve the local ranching operations. The presence of Watson Lake and a series of springs such as Black Jack Spring and Willow Wash Spring indicate the traditional watering points that have sustained activity in this region for generations.

Transportation is centered on the corridor of Espee Rd, which traverses the township lines of T26N and T25N. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the complex topography surrounding Monument Wash, where the elevation contours reveal the deeply incised drainage patterns typical of the Colorado Plateau. These geographic features highlight the intersection of natural hydrology and the working ranch lands of the modern era.