1998 Map of Knoll Lake

About this map

The dramatic Mogollon Rim and Black Mesa Rim define the southern edge of this landscape, where the Colorado Plateau drops away toward the Tonto National Forest. This 1998 revision, based on earlier surveys, details a transition from the high-elevation forests of the Coconino and Sitgreaves National Forests to the rugged canyon country below. Historically significant sites include the Zane Grey Lodge (Site) and the Tonto State Fish Hatchery located near the headwaters of Tonto Spring. The map documents a network of forest roads and pack trails connecting remote outposts like Limestone Ranch and the O'Haco Cabins. Water management is central to this environment, evidenced by numerous tanks and improved springs such as Knoll Lake, Bear Canyon Lake, and Gentry Spring, which support both local wildlife and cattle operations across the ridges and draws.