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2014 Map of Point of Pines East

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Point of Pines East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Point of Pines stands as a focal point in this high-altitude landscape of Graham County, where the sprawling Natanes Plateau meets the sharp descent of the Nantac Rim. The area's ranching and resource management history is etched into the terrain through an extensive network of water catchments and tanks, including Salt Shed Tank, Maggie Jones Tank, and the uniquely named University Charco. The presence of the Picket Trail Dugout near Big Prairie suggests the practical infrastructure required for land management and movement across this isolated plateau.

Transportation is defined by specialized routes such as the Black River Rd and Antes Trl, which navigate the drainage basins of Cienega Cr and Park Cr. The map's layout of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as Bia-801, underscores the administrative character of the land. This 2014 survey documents a remote landscape where water sources like Turkey Spring and South Cienega Spring remain vital markers for navigation and survival in the high desert environment.