2018 Map of Lake Montezuma

About this map

Coconino National Forest encompasses the northern portion of this landscape, characterized by a series of rugged canyons and desert washes that drain toward the Verde Valley. The map documents the residential patterns of Lake Montezuma and McGuireville in the south, where development is concentrated near the confluence of Dry Beaver Cr and Wet Beaver Creek. To the east, the Montezuma Castle National Monument boundary signifies the area's deep archaeological importance. The terrain is marked by distinctive features such as the White Hills, Bias Canyon, and Hog Canyon, while numerous water sources like Beaverhead Tank and Winter Cabin Spring highlight the essential nature of water management in this arid region. This survey serves as a record of local infrastructure including the Rimrock Airport and the network of forest roads like Forest 120 Rd that navigate the high plateaus.