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2021 Map of Ash Creek Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ash Creek Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape in Graham County, marking a localized center of activity in a region dominated by livestock management and seasonal drainage. The map reveals an intricate network of water resources essential for ranching in the Arizona desert, including Juniper Tank, Indian Corner Tank, and the notably named Military Tank. These man-made features are scattered across a complex terrain of breaks and washes, such as Bronco Gulch and the deeply etched Cactus Canyon.

Transportation through this territory is defined by unpaved corridors like Yellowjacket Rd and Ash Creek Ranch Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Ash Flat and Sweetmeat Draw highlights the varied topography, where flat highlands give way to the rugged descents of Grapevine Canyon and Sam Canyon. This survey provides a precise record of the ranching infrastructure and hydrological adaptations used to navigate the high desert in the early twenty-first century.