2011 Map of Bonito Prairie

About this map

P Six Ranch and the open expanse of Bonito Prairie define this high-country landscape in eastern Arizona. The terrain is characterized by an extensive system of drainages, including Nash Creek, Turkey Creek, and Corn Creek, which feed into the larger Big Bonito Creek at the southern edge of the sheet. Given the arid nature of the region, the map is heavily marked by vital water infrastructure, ranging from natural sources like Norman Spring and Chino Spring to numerous man-made livestock catchments such as Mule Pasture Tank and Tin Shack Tank. Transportation across the prairie relies on a network of tribal and county roads, including Indian Rte 701 and Co Hwy 72, which connect the remote ranching operations. The naming conventions for local features, such as Navato Pit Tank and County Line Tank, reflect the area's history of land management and rural ranching heritage.