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2011 Map of Anderson Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Anderson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elliott Canyon and Anderson Canyon define the landscape of this Coconino County terrain, where the management of water is central to the land's utility. The area is dotted with numerous small water catchments, such as Babbit Tank, Golden Dam Tank, and Sinkhole Tank, which reveal a reliance on seasonal runoff in an arid environment. These features, often named after local families or geographical anomalies like Casner Tank and Chimney Tank, provide essential markers for land navigation and historical ranching boundaries.

Transportation through the high desert is facilitated by a network of unpaved tracks, most notably Buffalo Range Rd and F S RD 233a. These routes connect remote points like Pill Two Tank and Charlebois Tanks, illustrating the sparse but vital infrastructure maintained by the Forest Service. The distribution of these tanks suggests a pattern of land use focused on livestock and resource management far removed from any major settlement centers.