2014 Map of Burntwater Wash

About this map

Houck sits near the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape, where the seasonal waters of Querino Wash and Burntwater Wash eventually converge toward the Puerco River. The map reveals a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia-201 and Bia-9405, that navigate the complex drainage patterns and arid plateaus. Natural water sources are scarce, making Box Canyon Springs and the sheltered terrain of Box Canyon significant landmarks for those navigating the region's topography. The transition from the open washes to the rugged incisions of the canyons illustrates the erosive power of the intermittent waterways that define this section of the Arizona-Apache Co. borderlands.