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2011 Map of Topocoba Hilltop

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Topocoba Hilltop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Topocoba Hilltop overlooks a dramatic section of the Arizona landscape where the Colorado River carves through the northern boundary, creating the turbulent Forster Rapids within Forster Canyon. The map illustrates a complex drainage system defined by deep incisions and high points, including Mount Spoonhead and the narrow corridor of Topocoba Gorge. This area is characterized by seasonal water sources and landmarks that suggest a reliance on specific points of access in an arid environment, such as Topocoba Spring and Chiefs Tank.

Further south, the terrain opens into broader features like Pasture Wash and the winding path of Cataract Creek near Havatagvitch Canyon. Notable overlooks such as Sage Brush Point, Pothole Point, and Bear Fall Point provide orientation across this high-altitude plateau. The map serves as a record of these traditional landmarks and natural water points, reflecting the physical geography of Coconino County before modern development altered these remote passages.