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2012 Map of Williams South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Williams South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bill Williams Mountain and the high desert terrain south of Williams define this landscape, where early 21st-century infrastructure meets legacy landmarks of the American West. The map documents a critical nexus of water management and transportation, featuring a dense network of tanks and reservoirs such as the Santa Fe Reservoir, City Reservoir, and the Upper Saginaw Reservoir. These water features were historically vital for both local ranching and the operations of the railroad, which persists here at Williams Junction.

Tracing the northern edge of the map, the corridor for Old Rte "66" and Country Club Rd provides a look at the developed fringe of the community near Mountain View Cem. Further south, the terrain becomes a complex of volcanic knolls and flats, including the McCracken Knolls and Barney Flat. The presence of the Williams Ski Run and Benham Ranch reflects the dual identity of the region as both a recreational destination and a working landscape of the Coconino National Forest.