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1953 Map of Jacobs Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Jacobs Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kaibab National Forest dominates the high plateau of northern Arizona in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and early forest management. At the northern edge, Jacob Lake serves as a central hub for the area, featuring the Jacob Lake Ranger Sta and a nearby lookout. This region is characterized by numerous small, often ephemeral lakes and sinks, such as Joes Mud Hole, Billy Sink, and Fracas Lake, which provided vital water for livestock in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of ranching and early transportation is found throughout the terrain, from the Three Lakes Corral to the remote Kane Corral in Kane Valley. The map details the transition from the forested heights down to the open expanses of House Rock Valley, where the Burma Road and various trails cross the landscape. Historical markers like Seegmiller Point and Telephone Hill highlight early surveying and communication efforts within this part of Coconino County.