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1989 Map of Bonita Tank

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Bonita Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

San Carlos Indian Reservation land dominates this high-altitude landscape in Graham County, where seasonal water management is the primary evidence of human activity. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Bonita Creek and Markham Creek, supported by numerous cattle tanks such as Allan Tank and Mocho Tank. The placement of Check Dam features and several Corral sites suggests a landscape dedicated to open-range ranching within the reservation boundaries.

Evidence of seasonal camps and early settlements are scattered throughout the quadrangle, notably at Slaughter Camp and Horse Camp. Historical markers such as Shortys Well and the remote Park Creek Cabins offer specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists. The presence of a Mine near Paymaster Canyon further indicates the era's mineral prospecting attempts in this portion of Ash Flat.