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2021 Map of Sorrel Horse Mesa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sorrel Horse Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park spans the central portion of this Apache County landscape, preserving a high-desert environment defined by dramatic geological formations and seasonal drainages. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as Sorrel Horse Mesa and the expansive Puerco Ridge, while drainage is provided by Ninemile Wash in the north and E Fork Dry Cr further south.

A network of water catchment systems, including Doubtful Tank, Blue Tank, and Waterhaul Tank, indicates the critical role of water management in this arid region. For local history and exploration, the map identifies specific landmarks like Billings Gap and Black Knoll, alongside primitive transit routes such as the Puerco Ridge Access and Co RD 7002. This contemporary survey reflects the intersection of federal land preservation and the persistent ranching infrastructure of the Arizona desert.