2018 Map of Baldy Basin

About this map

Cataract Canyon dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, its deep contours carved by the flow of Cataract Creek. This remote section of Coconino County is defined by its dramatic relief and sparse water sources, such as Sinulla Spring and the ephemeral drainage of Black Tank Wash. The terrain reveals a stark contrast between the high flats of Baldy Basin and the verticality of the canyon walls. In the southern portion of the sheet, an Aqueduct cuts across the land, reflecting the critical infrastructure required to manage water in this arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid, including the intersection of t30n r3w and t30n r2w, which remains a fundamental tool for land management and genealogical boundary research in northern Arizona.