1980 Map of Black Tank

About this map

Black Tank Camp serves as a central point of human activity in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County, mapped in the mid-1970s. The region is defined by a critical network of water management features essential for ranching and survival, ranging from the Farm Dam in the north to the eponymous Black Tank and Little Sullivan Tank. The topography is dominated by the dramatic rise of Long Point, while numerous smaller catchments like Nelson Tank and various Water Tanks are scattered across the terrain to capture seasonal runoff. These features illustrate the practical challenges of sustaining livestock and camps in a territory where permanent water sources, such as the single identified Spring, are rare and highly localized.