1969 Map of Sunset Crater East

About this map

The volcanic topography of the Cinder Hills dominates this 1960s survey of Coconino County, defined by a landscape of distinct cinder cones and basins. The western edge captures the margin of the Sunset Crater National Monument, while the surrounding terrain is marked by geological formations such as Double Crater, Stewart Crater, and the sharp rise of Cochrane Hill. This area, situated within the Coconino National Forest, illustrates the intersection of natural volcanic history and human presence, from ancient Ruins near O'Neill Crater to modern infrastructure like the pipelines and Leupp Road. Cultural and industrial markers include the Cinder Pit and Turkey Tanks, while the drainage patterns of Kana a Wash and San Francisco Wash cut through the arid volcanic basins of Little Cinder Basin and Cinder Basin.