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2018 Map of Anderson Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Anderson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Babbitt Wash and its associated water management features define this high-desert landscape in Coconino County. The map documents an extensive network of named tanks and dams essential for livestock and local land use, including Golden Dam Tank, Big Anderson Tank, and the Boyd-Reid Tank. These artificial water sources are strategically placed near natural drainage systems like Elliott Canyon and Anderson Canyon, highlighting the historical necessity of water catchment in this arid region.

Surface infrastructure is minimal, centered primarily on the north-south alignment of Buffalo Range Rd and the northern transit corridor of Interstate 40. The transition from the flat plains surrounding Sinkhole Tank to the more varied terrain of Yaeger Canyon and Wallace Canyon illustrates the complex topography of the Mogollon Plateau. This survey serves as a record of rangeland development, where features like Charlebois Tanks and Chimney Tank mark the intersection of geographical necessity and human utility.