2011 Map of Big Chief Tank

About this map

Rhodes Canyon carves through this Coconino County landscape, illustrating the critical importance of water management in the high desert. The area is defined by a network of catchments, including Big Chief Tank and Antelope Tank, which serve as vital water sources for local ranching and wildlife. A network of primitive transit routes, such as the Forest Service Rd, provides the only modern infrastructure through the terrain. The presence of Valley Tank and Boulder Tank further emphasizes a settlement pattern reliant on scattered hydrological features rather than permanent towns. This map captures the region in 2011, documenting a sparsely populated territory where topographic drainage and designated forest roads dictate the movement of both people and livestock.