Loading map...

1979 Map of Meath Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Prescott National Forest and Kaibab National Forest meet in this 1970s landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of livestock water infrastructure and historical transportation routes. Evidence of early infrastructure is prominent, particularly the Old Railroad Grade which snakes across the western slopes of Black Mesa. This route, alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, illustrates the area's role as a vital corridor through the high country.

The landscape is carved by dramatic drainages like Hell Canyon and Limestone Canyon, where seasonal water management is key. Named features like Meath Spring, Ruin Tank, and Railroad Fill Tank indicate a long history of ranching and railway support in this arid environment. Industrial activity is noted at the Cinder Pit and Borrow Pit, while the presence of Meath Wash and Wagon Tire Wash highlights the natural hydrologic patterns of the Yavapai County uplands.