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1966 Map of Sunset Crater West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sunset Crater West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Volcanic topography dominates this mid-1960s survey of the high desert and mountain slopes, anchored by the Sunset Crater National Monument in the northeast. The landscape transitions from the jagged peaks of the San Francisco Mountains and Elden Mountain down into the expansive open flats of Cinder Lake. This era shows a rugged terrain utilized for its natural resources, evidenced by several specialized excavations including a Pumice Pit and a Gravel Pit near Sugarloaf.

Water management in this arid environment is clearly mapped through features like the Weatherford Pipeline and various high-altitude catchments such as Lockett Meadow Spring and Government Tank. The map captures the distinct geographic basins of Black Bill Park and Doney Park before significant modern residential expansion, offering a clear view of the Coconino National Forest at a time when the Rio de Flag and Dry Lake defined the local hydrology.