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1985 Map of Poverty Flat

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Poverty Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Paria Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in northern Coconino County, characterized by its isolation and limited water sources. The 1980s terrain is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the central namesake clearing at Poverty Flat. This environment demanded reliance on specific water points, such as Sand Spring and Cottonwood Spring, which served as critical landmarks for ranchers and travelers moving through the region.

Topographical depressions like Big Sink and the colorful geologic formations at White Pocket provide distinctive orientation points across the expansive plateau. The presence of Red Pocket and Big Pocket further illustrates the localized catchment areas and natural features essential for survival in this arid stretch of Arizona. The northern edge is bounded by the prominence of Wolf Knoll, while the southern reaches are marked by the rugged elevation of Pinnacle Ridge.