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2021 Map of Point of Pines West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Point of Pines West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Natanes Mountains and the elevated Natanes Plateau dominate this landscape in eastern Arizona, characterized by dramatic shifts in elevation and significant water-catchment features. The settlement at Point of Pines sits at the edge of Big Prairie, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country and ranching operations. The terrain transitions sharply from the high ridges of the Nantac Rim down toward the wide expanse of Ash Flat in the south.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the Headquarters Tank and the seasonal presence of Dry Lake. Drainage patterns are defined by Point of Pines Cr and Clover Cr, while the network of county roads and the Antes Trl highlight the enduring paths used for navigation through this high-desert environment. These features reflect a land shaped by both its geology and its history as a working range.