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1990 Map of O W Point

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of O W Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Mogollon Rim escarpment dominates this topographic study, serving as a dramatic boundary between the Sitgreaves National Forest to the north and the Tonto National Forest to the south. The high-altitude plateau is characterized by an intricate network of tanks and small lakes, such as Willow Springs Lake and Aspen Lake, which were essential for water management in this arid timberland. The small settlement of Forest Lakes and the adjacent Forest Estates represent the primary residential footprint atop the rim, surrounded by numerous 4WD trails and ridgelines like Larson Ridge.

Significant landmarks along the rim include O W Point and Canyon Point, where the land drops precipitously into the canyons below. Evidence of early land use is found at Jacob Well and several prospects scattered near the Gravel Pit. The map also captures the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary at its eastern edge, illustrating the complex intersection of federal, tribal, and county jurisdictions between Coconino, Gila, and Navajo counties.