2011 Map of Campbell Francis Wash

About this map

The Wauneta Trading Post stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, situated along the eastern edge of a region defined by ephemeral watercourses. This arid territory in Coconino County is intricately carved by the Campbell Francis Wash, Needmore Wash, and Cedar Wash, which drain the volcanic topography near Lava Point. The distribution of man-made water catchments, or tanks, reveals the essential infrastructure for ranching and survival in this environment. Named features such as Eugene Gordy Tank, Large Whiskers Tank, and Lockett Tank suggest a history of local land use and grazing rights, where every reliable water source was a critical landmark for travelers and residents alike.