2018 Map of Big Chief Tank

About this map

The Aubrey Cliffs dominate the eastern landscape of this Coconino County terrain, creating a sharp elevation break between the high mesa country and the lower Aubrey Valley to the west. This 2018 survey reveals an arid environment where water management is central to the land's utility, marked by the presence of several named catchment features such as Antelope Tank, Valley Tank, and the eponymous Big Chief Tank. These tanks are critical landmarks for understanding historical ranching and land use in this part of Arizona. To the southeast, the topography becomes increasingly complex as the cliffs give way to deep incisions like Pine Canyon and Rhodes Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped this high-desert plateau.