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2021 Map of May Tank Pocket

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of May Tank Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Overland Road Historic Trl winds through this high-altitude landscape, marking a legacy of early passage across the Arizona plateau. This 2021 survey reveals a rugged interior where the Kaibab National Forest meets the Prescott National Forest, a territory defined more by its network of water catchments and canyons than by permanent settlements. The map documents a complex system of topographic tanks and springs, such as Stewart Spring and Indian Spring, which have long supported cattle ranching and wildlife in an arid environment.

Evidence of modern recreation and historical transit coexist along the Great Western Trl and the Secret Trl. Topographical landmarks like Davenport Knoll and Buzzard Knoll rise above the flats, providing distinct navigation points across the timbered ridges. The presence of numerous named tanks, including Bandit Tank and Jackass Tank, underscores the essential infrastructure required to manage these forest lands. This map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns from Wild Horse Canyon to Government Canyon, illustrating the challenging geography of the region.