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2021 Map of Willow Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Willow Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Echo Cliffs dominate this Coconino County landscape, rising sharply above the expansive drainage of Hamblin Wash. This desert environment is defined by its scarce but vital water sources, with several named springs clustered along the eastern slopes of Hamblin Ridge. The presence of Willow Springs, Jack Homer Spring, and Government Spring suggests a traditional reliance on these reliable aquifers in an otherwise arid basin.

Settlement is sparse, anchored by the Hidden Springs Mission located near the intersection of the wash and Indian Rte 6133. The road network, including Indian Rte 23, follows the natural contours of the terrain, providing access through the rugged topography between the cliffs and the valley floor. The map captures a moment in the modern era where spiritual and logistical outposts remain the primary markers of human presence in this high-desert region.