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2021 Map of Winona

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Walnut Canyon National Monument dominates the southwestern corner of this high-altitude landscape, where the deeply incised drainage of Walnut Canyon carves through the limestone. This modern survey illustrates a rugged terrain defined by volcanic features and essential water management in an arid climate. Significant industrial and geological markers include Cinder Mtn and the adjacent Darling Cinder Pit, highlighting the area's volcanic history.

Settlement patterns follow the corridor of the interstate and historic rail lines, connecting the small communities of Cosnino, Winona, and Darling. The reliance on seasonal water is evident through the high density of livestock tanks, such as Cosnino Tank, Adams Tank, and Knipe Tank, scattered across the Coconino National Forest. For hikers and researchers, the Arizona National Scenic Trl provides a continuous thread across the western portion of the quadrangle, intersecting with numerous ranch roads like Tall Tales Ranch Rd.