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1968 Map of Tucker Mesa SW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Tucker Mesa SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor dominates this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, serving as the primary transit artery through northern Arizona. Along this rail line, small settlements and stopping points like Meteor City and Dennison appear as vital nodes in an otherwise arid expanse. The terrain is defined by water management infrastructure essential for ranching and aviation, including Mud Lake, the Boulder Dam, and the Chilson Landing Strip. These features indicate a mid-century economy built around the intersection of large-scale transport and livestock management.

Local land use is further evidenced by a network of ranching landmarks such as Meteor Crater Ranch and numerous water sources like Ogilvie Well and Pitchfork Tank. To the northwest, Cow Canyon breaks the plateau, while the Sunshine Overpass marks the crossing of early highway infrastructure over the tracks. The presence of several quarries suggests local mineral extraction, while the long Pipeline corridors and electrical lines represent the growing industrial utility of the region during the late 1960s and early 1980s revision period.