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2014 Map of Sorrel Horse Mesa

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sorrel Horse Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park occupies much of this high-desert landscape in Apache County, characterized by prominent plateaus and the intricate drainages of the Ninemile Wash system. The terrain is defined by substantial elevations like Sorrel Horse Mesa and Puerco Ridge, which overlook a network of seasonal water sources essential to the region's ranching and ecological history. Numerous tanks, such as Doubtful Tank and Waterhaul Tank, are distributed across the land, indicating the vital importance of water management in this arid environment.

Evidence of early transit and land use appears along CO Road 7002, which skirts the base of Black Knoll. The map details the geographical complexities of Billings Gap, where the rugged topography transitions into the lower reaches of E Fork Dry Cr. This survey provides a precise look at the federal and public land boundaries at a time when conservation and traditional land use coexisted within the national park's expanded borders.