2014 Map of Strawberry Crater

About this map

The cinder cones and basaltic fields of Coconino County dominate this 2014 survey, highlighting the volcanic legacy of the San Francisco Volcanic Field. Centered on Strawberry Crater, the landscape transitions from high mesas to deep basins. The northern boundary touches the corner of Wupatki National Monument, while the southwestern quadrant encompasses portions of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Geologic features such as the Kana-a Lava Flow and Black Bottom Crater are clearly defined alongside drainage patterns like Deadman Wash. This area of the Coconino National Forest reflects a wilderness managed for both its natural history and preservation, with Woodhouse Mesa and Deadman Mesa rising as prominent landmarks above the surrounding plains. The presence of the Sunset Crater-Wupatki Loop provides the primary transit artery through this geological study area.