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1969 Map of Sunset Crater East

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Sunset Crater East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Volcanic geology and federal forest lands dominate this 1969 topographic study of the San Francisco volcanic field. The landscape is defined by massive cinder cones and basins, including Double Crater, Moon Crater, and Stewart Crater. These formations rise above the Cinder Hills and Cinder Basin, showcasing a dramatic terrain that transitions into the Cinder Flat to the south. A portion of the Sunset Crater National Monument is visible on the western edge, complete with a designated View Point.

Human activity in this high-altitude desert is marked by infrastructure and historical sites. Several Ruins are located near O'Neill Crater, offering a point of interest for those studying the early habitation of the area. The map also records the presence of the Turkey Tanks and a series of Pipelines cutting across the Coconino National Forest. Regional transit is represented by Leupp Road and a network of jeep trails providing access to the various peaks and mining operations at the Cinder Pit.