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1979 Map of Matterhorn

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Matterhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Matterhorn rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape, situated along the boundary between Kaibab National Forest and Prescott National Forest. The 1970s terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching and forest operations, including Winter Camp Tank, Stage Tank, and Rock House Tank. These man-made improvements are scattered across notable landforms like Wild Steer Mesa and the expansive Wagon Tire Flat.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Quarries and a Cinder Pit near SP Hill, suggesting a landscape of active resource extraction. The area is dissected by significant drainages such as Hell Canyon and Grindstone Wash, while the Gila and Salt River Meridian provides the primary surveying backbone for the region's divided land parcels. A web of Jeep Trails provides the primary access into the more remote corners of the forest, connecting isolated points like Millers Pocket and Lizard.