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1966 Map of White Horse Hills

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of White Horse Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Coconino National Forest dominates this volcanic landscape, where the terrain rises from the relatively level Indian Flat and Kendrick Park toward the soaring heights of San Francisco Mountain. The northern reaches of the peaks are defined by deep drainage systems including White Horse Canyon, Reese Canyon, and Aubineau Canyon. Land use in this high-altitude environment is centered on resource management and fire suppression, evidenced by a Lookout Tower atop Saddle Mtn and a remote Landing Strip near the western margin.

Water is a critical and scarce resource here, managed through a network of earthen tanks and springs such as Bonita Tank, Yellow Jacket Tank, and Pat Spring. A maze of Jeep Trails provides access to these remote features and the White Horse Hills, reflecting the area's mid-century role as a working forest. Cultural footprints like the Cinder Pit near Maverick Butte indicate the importance of local geological materials to the region's development.