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1989 Map of May Tank Pocket

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of May Tank Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Kaibab National Forest and Prescott National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape defined by a network of drainage canyons and cattle-rearing infrastructure. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Elk Ridge and Pine Ridge, alongside deep-cut drainages like MC Canyon and Bear Tank Canyon. Human activity is primarily centered on remote outposts and resource extraction, evidenced by the Pine Flat FS Station and several Quarries located in the southern sections.

A reliance on seasonal water sources is apparent through the dozens of named tanks and springs scattered across the quadrangle. From the Summit Spring in the north to Verde Spring and the Secret Tank further south, these sites indicate a history of ranching and forestry management. The map also captures the edge of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, where the land transitions into steep, protected backcountry accessible only by 4WD tracks and trails.