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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

About this map

The White Horse Hills rise above the high-altitude landscape of northern Arizona, dominated by the sprawling reaches of the Coconino National Forest. This 1966 field-checked survey reveals a terrain defined by volcanic features and high-desert hydrology, where numerous livestock tanks like Bonita Tank and Potato Tank provide critical water sources. The landscape is carved by dramatic drainages including Deadman Canyon and Aubineau Canyon, which descend from the northern slopes of San Francisco Mountain.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated around Kendrick Park and the Hochderffer Hills in the southwest. A Lookout Tower stands sentinel atop Saddle Mtn, while a solitary Landing Strip and a Cinder Pit reflect the mid-century industrial and transportation needs of this forest region. The network of jeep trails crisscrossing Indian Flat suggests a period of active land management and ranching use prior to more modern wilderness designations.