2011 Map of Branaman Spring

About this map

Salt Creek winds through this arid Graham County landscape, providing a primary drainage route for a series of seasonal washes and ephemeral water sources. The terrain is characterized by its vital dependency on small, scattered water points such as Branaman Spring and Cottonwood Spring, which likely served as essential stops for movement through this high desert. The map reveals a network of man-made water catchments, including Branaman Tank and Lost Man Tank, illustrating the ranching and resource management necessary to inhabit this region. Access is limited to remote corridors like Indian Rte 240 and Rte 221, which cut through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Other curiously named features, such as No Way Spring and Salt Box Tank, offer clues to the local history and the lived experience of the people who navigated this environment.