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2022 Map of Big Heiser Tank

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Big Heiser Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Water management dominates this arid stretch of Hudspeth County, where a network of cattle tanks and catchment systems defines the modern ranching landscape. Named features such as Big Heiser Tank and Little Heiser Tank serve as critical landmarks in a region shaped by ephemeral drainages and subtle elevation changes. The distribution of these water sources, including the evocatively named Wagon Wheel Tank and Dead Horse Tank, reflects the ongoing necessity of dispersed water storage for livestock in the high desert.

Secondary tracks and trails connect these remote points, linking isolated sites like House Tank and Johnson Tank across the terrain. The presence of Prairie Dog Tank and Boats Tank underscores the localized importance of these catchments, which often represent the only named points of interest for miles. This survey provides a precise accounting of these rural infrastructure points as they existed in the early 2020s.