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2018 Map of Whiting Knoll

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Whiting Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Apache National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in eastern Arizona, where a complex network of volcanic peaks and canyons dictates the water distribution across the high desert. Prominent landmarks such as Whiting Knoll, Saint Peters Dome, and Negro Knob rise above a terrain punctuated by isolated springs and livestock tanks. The area shows a clear reliance on strategic water sources like Mineral Springs, Neal Spring, and Ojo Gato Spring, which are essential features in this arid environment.

Evidence of early grazing and timber management is visible in the naming of clearings and draws, such as Potato Patch and Udall Draw. The presence of Thompson Park and Udall Park suggests established high-country grazing or recreational areas. Water management is further documented through a series of numbered features like Halls Tank Number Three and Hall Tank Number Three, reflecting the systematic development of water infrastructure within the national forest boundaries to support local ranching and wildlife.