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1940 Map of Jacob Lake

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Jacob Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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Kaibab National Forest dominates this topographic survey, revealing a high-altitude plateau landscape characterized by a network of seasonal water bodies and dramatic elevation shifts. The small settlement at Jacob Lake serves as a central hub, flanked by the Jacob Lake Ranger Sta and a high-elevation Lookout. The road network is headlined by the Grand Canyon Highway, which winds through the timbered terrain toward the rim, while the historic Kane Trail descends into the lower basins to the east.

Water management and natural depressions are evident through numerous named sinks and ponds, including Mile and a Half Lake, Snipe Lake, and Crane Lake. To the east, the terrain breaks sharply into the House Rock Valley, where the environment shifts toward desert washes like House Rock Wash. This transition from the forested heights of Cope Ridge to the arid valley floor illustrates the geographical diversity of the Arizona Strip during the mid-1930s.