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1998 Map of Red Knoll

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Red Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Sitgreaves National Forest defines the rugged high-country character of this Navajo County landscape, where the terrain is carved by a complex network of canyons and draws. The prominent Solomon Butte and the eponymous Red Knoll rise above a high plateau, providing natural landmarks for this arid region. The drainage system is particularly distinct, featuring the Middle Fork, East Fork, and Larson Draw itself, which eventually give way to deeper incisions like Black Canyon and Brookbank Canyon.

Water management is the primary human fingerprint on this land, evidenced by an extensive series of tanks and catchment systems. These include specifically named points like Cement Dam Tank, Uranium Tank, and Red Water Tank, which supported livestock and forest management during the late 20th century. The presence of a prominent Pipeline and various light-duty forest roads reflects the region's role as a working landscape within the national forest system, where natural resources and grazing land are carefully partitioned.