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1965 Map of Mormon Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mormon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Coconino National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this mid-1960s survey, dominated by the volcanic peak of Mormon Mountain. The area is characterized by an extensive network of water catchment systems, with dozens of named livestock tanks such as Bert Lee Tank, Cowboy Tank, and Crapshooter Tank scattered across the timbered flats. These tanks, alongside features like Moore Well, illustrate the critical importance of water management for grazing in this arid upland environment.

Industrial activity is evident through the presence of an Industrial Railroad and segments of an Old Railroad Grade that traverse the parks and canyons. These rail lines, likely associated with the regional logging history, connect open meadows like Casner Park and Antelope Park to the steeper terrain near Milos Butte. Local landmarks such as the Cinder Pit and a web of jeep trails and tracks reveal a landscape utilized for both resource extraction and backcountry access.