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1953 Map of Jacobs Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Jacobs Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Kaibab National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of the Arizona high plateau, centered on the historic crossroads of Jacob Lake. As the northern gateway to the Grand Canyon, this area is defined by its strategic importance for travelers and forest management, anchored by the Jacob Lake Ranger Sta. The landscape is a network of intermittent water sources and depressions, ranging from named sinks like Billy Sink and Jolly Sink to vital livestock waterings such as Three Lakes Corral and Cane Corral.

Remote trails and forest routes, including the Grand Canyon Highway and various segments of the Game Trail, illustrate the 1950s infrastructure used by rangers and ranchers alike. Significant topographic features like Seegmiller Point, Telephone Hill, and the deep recesses of Cane Canyon reveal a complex terrain of ridges and washes. This record preserves the location of numerous ephemeral bodies of water, including Murrays Lake, Snipe Lake, and the curiously named Joes Mud Hole.