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2014 Map of Kearn Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kearn Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kearn Lake sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude drainage basin in Apache County, where seasonal waterways define the arid landscape. The area is characterized by a series of shallow basins and ephemeral washes, including the namesake Kearn Lake, Boney Lake, and Big Lake. These natural depressions suggest a terrain that holds water briefly during the monsoon season, a critical feature for ranching and wildlife in the Arizona high desert.

Deep erosional features like Blanco Canyon and winding paths of the Jarvis Wash and Carrizo Wash carve through the plateau. Local history is reflected in family-named landmarks such as Marion Haws Draw, indicating early homesteading or grazing activities. The grid of the Public Land Survey System, including townships t14n r29e and t13n r30e, provides the primary structure for this largely undeveloped territory.