1957 Map of Shinarump SW

About this map

Ryan Road cuts across this high-desert landscape in northern Coconino County, serving as a primary corridor through a region defined by complex drainage patterns and livestock infrastructure. The topographical detail reveals a series of earthen dams and small reservoirs strategically placed to collect runoff from the surrounding plateaus. These water sources are critical to the usability of the grazing lands across White Sage Flat. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive landmarks such as Cedar Knoll and Little Cedar Knoll, which provide essential navigational points in the open country. Narrow, winding corridors like Pigeon Canyon and Wildcat Canyon highlight the erosional forces at work on the Arizona strip, showing the intricate relationship between the elevated flats and the deep-cut drainage systems that define the area's geography.