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2011 Map of Second Knolls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Second Knolls rises above a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and intermittent water sources in Navajo County. This area reveals a network of windmills and water management essential for high-desert survival, including the Sevenmile Windmill, Sixmile Windmill, and Four Section Windmill. The presence of the John Hunt Cabin near the western edge of the sheet suggests early homesteading or seasonal ranching use, while the Ninemile Corral at the northern boundary points to the area's ongoing importance for livestock management.

The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as Sugarloaf and the depressions known as The Sinks. Water bodies like Cedar Lake, Long Lake, and Hidden Lake are scattered throughout the region, likely serving as critical watering holes. The southeastern corner shows the increasing encroachment of road networks such as Reidhead Ave and Bryant Ave, illustrating the transition from open range to more structured land divisions near Snowflake.