1970 Map of Kinnikinick Lake

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Anderson Mesa dominates this high-plateau landscape within the Coconino National Forest, characterized by an extensive system of natural lakes and man-made water catchments. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Kinnikinick Canyon and Yaeger Canyon, which drain the elevated mesa. This 1970 survey illustrates a region managed for both conservation and livestock, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks such as Gonzalo Tank No 2, Dead Horse Tank, and Mud Lake Tank. Near the central Kinnikinick Lake, a campground and Kinnikinick Spring mark a focal point for activity. The presence of a Cinder Pit and a network of Jeep Trails provides insight into the mid-century industrial and recreational use of this volcanic landscape, where water security was clearly a primary concern for land managers.