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1988 Map of Muggins Flat

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Muggins Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Muggins Flat sits at the heart of this Coconino County landscape, where the plateau terrain is defined by an intricate network of desert washes and high ridges. The area serves as a critical water-collecting basin for local ranching and wildlife, anchored by Johnson Reservoir and Muggins Reservoir. These man-made improvements reflect the necessity of water management in a region where permanent sources like Johnson Spring are rare.

South of the Gila and Salt River Meridian line, the map reveals the transition into protected territory, including the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve and Kaibab National Forest. Steep vertical relief is captured along Johnson Cliffs and Shinarump Point, while the southern reaches drop into deep drainages like Buck Pasture Canyon and along the prominent Le Fevre Ridge. This survey is a valuable record of the land use and topographic character of the Kaibab Plateau in the late 20th century.