2014 Map of Sunset Pass

About this map

Coconino National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape, where the volcanic profile of W Sunset Mtn and East Sunset Mountain flank the namesake Sunset Pass. This area is defined by its arid-land water management, as evidenced by a dense network of specialized stock tanks like Ghaucey Tank, Dick Hart Tank, and Fannin Tank that support local ranching operations. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems, notably Limestone Wash and Jacks Canyon, which cut through the uplifted plateaus near Table Mtn. A single modern artery, Az-87, provides the primary access through this remote stretch of Arizona, crossing between the T17N and T16N townships and bypassing landmarks such as Mesita Knoll. The presence of the Gravel Pit Tank suggests localized resource extraction amidst the mesas and draws like Echinique Draw.