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2011 Map of Ash Creek NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ash Creek winds through this arid section of Gila County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water sources and the requirements of remote ranching or land management. The presence of numerous cattle tanks, such as Kidde Tank, Armstrong Tank, and Deadman Tank, indicates the critical role of water storage in this drainage basin. These man-made features are essential markers for local history researchers tracing land use and grazing patterns in the early 21st century.

Distinctive local nomenclature is evident in features like Sweetmeat Draw and the curiously named Wild Monkey Trap, reflecting the vernacular history of the region. The map also records the course of Banty Creek as it feeds into the larger drainage network. This 2011 survey captures the area in a state of relative isolation, where the topography is primarily articulated through these named water points and natural draws rather than established settlements or major infrastructure.