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2018 Map of Natural Corral

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Natural Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Cassadore Mtn and Black Mesa dominate the high ground in this arid reach of eastern Arizona, where the Gila Co Graham Co line divides the landscape. The San Carlos River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by the Blue River amidst the level expanse of Antelope Flats. This area is defined by its complex network of seasonal drainages and canyons, including Dourine Canyon and Black Mesa Canyon, which have carved deep into the tablelands.

Strategic water management is evident throughout the terrain, marked by a series of named catchments such as Holdup Tank, Agency Tank, and Natural Tank. These features, along with the eponymous Natural Corral, suggest a long history of land use centered on livestock movement across Natural Corral Mesa and Sontag Mesa. A web of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia RD 1100 and Bia RD 920, provides the primary access through these mesas and along the river corridor.