2014 Map of Buffalo Tanks

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest dominate the southern reach of this Coconino County landscape, where the high desert plateau meets the rim of the canyon system. This 2014 survey captures a network of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) access roads, including Buffalo Ranch Rd, which cross a terrain defined by seasonal drainages and cattle waterings like the Buffalo Tanks. The geography is etched by deep erosional features such as Seegmiller Canyon and Cane Canyon, which funnel water toward the Pleasant Valley Outlet. Grounded markers like Cane Cairn and the descent into Bedrock Canyon provide fixed points for navigating this complex system of washes and ridges. The map illustrates the contemporary intersection of federal land management and the ancient geological formations of the Arizona Strip.