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2021 Map of Babbitt Wash

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Babbitt Wash and San Francisco Wash define the drainage patterns of this high desert plateau in Coconino County, where the landscape is marked by a complex network of dry canyons and seasonal watercourses. The prominent presence of Canyon Diablo in the southeast corner suggests the deep geological incisions characteristic of this region. Human activity is centered around transportation and livestock management, evidenced by the modern corridor of Interstate 40 crossing the southern sections and the established route of Indian Rte 6910 to the north.

Resource management in this arid environment is highlighted by Reservation Tank, a critical infrastructure point for water collection. The map reveals the intricate topography of numerous named drainages, including Youngs Canyon, Padre Canyon, Yellow Jacket Canyon, and Locust Canyon, which together illustrate the erosional history of the Coconino landscape. The grid-based public land survey system remains the primary organizational framework for these expansive desert reaches.