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2018 Map of Sunset Crater West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sunset Crater West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and the adjacent eastern slopes of San Francisco Mtn define this transition from high volcanic peaks to the high desert basin. The 2018 survey reveals a landscape shaped by ancient eruptions, dominated by the Bonito Lava Flow and numerous cinder cones such as Lenox Crater and Old Caves Crater. The map documents the interface between protected federal lands within the Coconino National Forest and the residential expansion of Doney Park in the southeast.

Water management is critical in this arid terrain, marked by a network of tanks like Railroad Tank and Government Tank, alongside the seasonal Rio de Flag. Recreation and utility infrastructure are well-documented, from the Arizona National Scenic Trail and Lava Flow Trail to the persistent Waterline that traverses the northern slopes of Elden Mtn. Local landmarks like Black Bill Park and Sugarloaf Peak provide clear points of reference for those studying the unique geology of north-central Arizona.