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2011 Map of S P Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of S P Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

S P Crater and S P Mountain define this high-altitude volcanic landscape in Coconino County, characterized by prominent cinder cones and expansive dry washes. The terrain is marked by significant geologic features including Colton Crater and Antelope Hill, which rise above a network of drainage channels like Cedar Wash. The human footprint in this arid environment is defined by a complex system of water management for livestock and wildlife, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks such as S P Tank, Mud Hen Tank, and Missouri Bill Tank.

Ephemeral water bodies including Beasley Lake, Victory Lake, and Klostermeyer Lake punctuate the northern and western reaches of the quadrangle. Transport through the area is facilitated by a grid of Forest Service roads, notably Forest Service Rd, which connects the high-desert hills to the more level plains surrounding Missouri Bill Hill. The distribution of these water sources and summits illustrates the mid-century grazing and land management patterns of Northern Arizona.