2011 Map of Baldy Basin

About this map

Baldy Basin and the surrounding Coconino County high country are defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated outposts. The landscape is characterized by the winding path of Black Tank Wash and the prominent descent into Cataract Canyon at the northern edge of the sheet. The presence of Sinyella Spring and Cataract Creek highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment. Man-made infrastructure is sparse but notable, including an Aqueduct that traverses the southern terrain and specific water management sites like Tank Number Thirteen and One-Half. Evidence of cattle operations and rural life is centered at the Box K Ranch, which serves as the primary named settlement in this remote corner of Arizona.