2018 Map of Burntwater Wash

About this map

Burntwater Wash defines this high-desert landscape in Apache County, where the dry channel cuts through the northern sections of the quadrangle. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and primitive access routes, including Burntwater Rd and Pine Springs Rd. In the southeastern corner, the drainage systems converge as Querino Wash and the Puerco River traverse the territory near the notable geological formation of Box Canyon. The presence of Box Canyon Springs suggests a vital natural water source in this arid environment. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a sparsely populated area primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t22n r28e and t23n r29e providing the primary structure for navigation and land management.