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2014 Map of O'Leary Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of O'Leary Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

O'Leary Peak dominates this volcanic landscape within the Coconino National Forest, where high-elevation summits meet the distinct geological formations of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like the Bonito Lava Flow, Robinson Crater, and the prominent Darton Dome. These cinder cones and lava fields are interspersed with valleys and flats, such as Sinagua Valley and Medicine Valley, which likely supported early cattle and sheep ranching activities.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of constructed catchments including Sawmill Tank, Chavez Tank, and Hostetter Tank. The path of US Hwy 89 bisects the region, providing a modern corridor through a landscape that includes the north-eastern reaches of San Francisco Mtn. This intersection of volcanic geology and early twentieth-century infrastructure highlights the transition between the rugged peaks and the expansive Deadman Flat.