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2014 Map of Tucker Mesa SW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tucker Mesa SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Meteor City and Dennison serve as primary landmarks along the northern corridor of this Coconino County landscape. The area is defined by a sparse settlement pattern that follows the path of Interstate 40 and Highway 180, with Frontage 1-40 W providing local access. The terrain transitions south toward Tucker Mesa, where the land is punctuated by vital water management features such as Beacon Tank, Bull Tank, and Brown Tanks.

Deep drainage cuts like Cow Canyon interrupt the high plains, illustrating the hydrologic challenges of the region. These remote outposts and scattered water tanks, including Pitchfork Tank, reveal the infrastructure necessary to support ranching or travel in this arid portion of Northern Arizona. The map captures a moment in the 21st century where the high-speed transit of the interstate corridor contrasts sharply with the quiet, open rangeland just a few miles to the south.