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2012 Map of Piute Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Piute Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Piute Point and the high overlooks of Jicarilla Point and Mescalero Point define this high-altitude landscape in Coconino County. The region is characterized by a network of drainage washes, including Prairie Wash and Heather Wash, which flow toward the deep canyons of Slate Cr and Boucher Cr. Human presence is marked primarily by ranching infrastructure and forest management, with numerous named water tanks such as Ike Smith Tank, Sam Moore Tank, and Thurston Tank scattered across the terrain to support livestock.

Transportation is facilitated by a grid of designated routes including Forest Service Rd and Fire Rd 328. A distinct landmark in the southern portion of the sheet is The Ranch Airport, situated near Little Rain Tank. Prominent geological features are named with classical and cultural identifiers, such as Pollux Temple, Diana Temple, and Mimbreno Point, reflecting the unique nomenclature typical of this Arizona plateau.