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2021 Map of Wupatki SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wupatki National Monument and the Coconino National Forest define this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where ancient geology and volcanic activity are etched into the terrain. The presence of Wupatki Spring and various basins suggest the vital, scarce nature of water in this arid environment, once central to indigenous life. Notable geological depressions like Citadel Sink and Arrowhead Sink punctuatethe flat-topped profiles of White Mesa, North Mesa, and South Mesa.

Coconino County history is reflected in the naming of prominent landforms such as Doney Mtn and the Doney Cliffs, likely linked to early local pioneering families. The map details a network of dry watercourses including Citadel Wash and Hulls Wash, alongside specialized infrastructure like Bar Doney Tank and Arrowhead Tank, which serve as markers for ranchers and researchers tracing the historical management of this fragile ecosystem.