2004 Map of Knoll Lake

About this map

The Mogollon Rim drops away at the southern edge of this landscape, marking the dramatic boundary between three national forests at the turn of the 21st century. The high country is defined by deep drainages like Leonard Canyon and Beaver Creek, where early access points such as Turkey Crossing and Mule Crossing provided vital routes through the dense timber. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the presence of Knoll Lake, Bear Canyon Lake, and the Tonto State Fish Hatchery. Cultural markers of land use include the O'Haco Lookout and the O'Haco Cabins, reflecting a history of forest service and ranching operations. The network of forest roads, including Forest Road 300, traces the rim's edge, connecting remote locales like Gentry and Campo Bonito within the protected bounds of the Coconino, Sitgreaves, and Tonto national forests.