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1989 Map of Peterson Flat

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Peterson Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Peterson Flat and the surrounding woodlands of the Kaibab National Forest define this high-plateau landscape during the late 1980s. The map reveals an intricate network of livestock and wildlife management features, most notably the numerous named tanks such as Peterson Tanks, Skousen Tank, and New Dent and Sayer Tank. These man-made water catchments are essential infrastructure in the arid Coconino County high country, where drainage is primarily through ephemeral channels like Tappan Wash and Russell Wash.

The distribution of these tanks, alongside labels for Old Dent and Sayer Tank and Water Haul Tank, reflects the ongoing importance of grazing and land management in this portion of northern Arizona. This 1989 edition, based on earlier surveys from 1958 and 1982, captures the specific nomenclature of local ranchers and foresters, preserving the identity of remote landmarks like Sagebrush Tank and Anderson Tank within the forest boundaries.