2012 Map of Buffalo Ranch

About this map

Buffalo Ranch serves as a remote focal point for this arid high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where a sparse network of Forest Service roads provides the only access through a terrain defined by deep canyon systems. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep descent toward the Colorado River, featuring the dramatic geological formations of Buck Farm Canyon and the Triple Alcoves. This 2012 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in this environment, marking numerous livestock or wildlife watering points such as Navajo Tank, Burro Tank, and Tank Number Eight. Long, winding drainage systems like N Canyon Wash and Tater Canyon carve through the plateau, dictating the route of the Buffalo Ranch Rd and various backcountry tracks. The map's layout highlights the isolation of this ranching and game territory, where infrastructure is limited to essential water tanks and primitive roads like E Side Game Rd.