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1966 Map of O'Leary Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of O'Leary Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Coconino National Forest defines this high-altitude volcanic landscape, dominated by the prominent O'Leary Peak Lookout Tower and the sprawling Bonito Lava Flow. Situated just north of Flagstaff in the mid-1960s, the area is a study in resource management and geological landmarks. The map documents the intricate network of water catchments essential for ranching and forest life, such as Hostetter Tank, Carr Tank, and Stagg Tank.

Evidence of human presence is concentrated at the Espil Ranch and the Sacred Mtn Trading Post along Route 89, highlighting the region's role as a transit corridor. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Sunset Crater National Monument, showcasing volcanic features like Robinson Crater and Robinson Mtn. For the researcher, the map preserves the location of several borrow sites, including a Cinder Pit and Sandpit, alongside the broad expanses of Deadman Flat and Cedar Ridge.