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1966 Map of Wing Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Wing Mountain and the high cinder cones of the San Francisco Volcanic Field dominate this mid-century survey of the Arizona uplands. The landscape is defined by its transition between the Kaibab National Forest and Coconino National Forest, where volcanic activity left behind prominent features like the Lava River Cave and the depression at Crater Lake. Human activity in this arid environment is evidenced by a complex network of water catchments including Dent Tank, Malpais Tank, and Wild Bill Tank, essential for supporting livestock and forestry operations.

Industrial use of the volcanic geology is seen at several Cinder Pits and a Gravel Pit near the Hochderffer Hills. Notable for historians and researchers are the named landmarks such as Camp Two Flat and Pearson Spring, which suggest early logging or ranching camps. The inclusion of a major Pipeline and its associated Pipeline Tank cutting through Brannigan Flat reflects the infrastructure development required to manage resources across the high Antelope Prairie.