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1936 Map of Jacobs Lake
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1936 Map of Jacobs Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Kaibab Plateau dominates this mid-1930s landscape, defined by a series of isolated sinks, lakes, and high-elevation ranger outposts. As part of the Kaibab National Forest, the region shows a transition from the plateau's forested heights down toward the arid expanses of House Rock Valley. Transportation in this era relied on a network of truck trails, such as the Valley Truck Trail and Parker Truck Trail, which branched off from the primary Grand Canyon Highway. Natural water catchments were essential for local utility, marked by numerous small bodies including Jacobs Lake, Joes Mud Hole, and Mule and Half Lake. The presence of the Jacobs Lake Ranger Station and Kane Springs Ranger Station underscores the administrative and protective presence in this remote Arizona wilderness before modern infrastructure expanded.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:48,000
Physical Dimensions22.7 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain