1966 Map of Sunset Crater West

About this map

Volcanic activity and high-altitude basins define this landscape on the eastern slopes of the San Francisco Peaks. Sunset Crater National Monument occupies the northeast corner, showcasing the dramatic Bonito Lava Flow, the prominent Sunset Crater, and a subterranean Ice Cave. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward San Francisco Mountain, where Lockett Meadow sits at the edge of the Interior Valley. The map records a mix of natural resource extraction and early residential expansion, with several Pumice Pits and a Gravel Pit located near the base of Sugarloaf. In the southern reaches, the emerging community of Doney Park begins to take shape along the Rio de Flag, while landmarks like Old Caves Crater and Little Elden Mtn break the relatively level plains of the parklands.