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1973 Map of Munds Draw

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Munds Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Prescott National Forest encompasses this arid landscape of deep canyons and volcanic mesas, where water management defines the human footprint. The map documents a dense network of specialized stock tanks and water catchments, including China Dam Tank, Honey Bee Tank, and Section House Spring, essential for ranching operations across the Little Black Mesa. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Munds Draw and Horseshoe Canyon, which provide natural corridors through the high desert.

Industrial activity is concentrated near Woodchute Mountain and the southern boundary, where the State Mine, Haynes Shaft, and various quarries indicate a history of mineral extraction. These features, along with names like Narrow Gauge Tank and Bakers Pass, suggest the movement of livestock and materials along the Jeep Trail and pack trails that traverse the forest. The presence of a Corral near Harolds Tank further reinforces the area's dual role as a mining and grazing territory during the early 1970s.