2014 Map of Moritz Ridge

About this map

Pumpkin Center sits as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Coconino National Forest and Kaibab National Forest meet. The terrain is characterized by volcanic features and significant ridgelines, including the namesake Moritz Ridge, Sheep Hill, and Bull Basin Mesa. Water management is a critical theme of this environment, evidenced by a dense network of tanks and small lakes such as Rabbit Lake, Dry Lake, and Fay Lake, which support the region's ranching or wildlife needs. Traces of historical transit are preserved in the local road network, most notably the Beale Wagon Rd., a legacy route that cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. Other old thoroughfares like the Old "790" Rd. and Bellemont-Moritz Rd. illustrate how travelers navigated this plateau of knolls and washes, connecting remote outposts to larger Arizona settlements.