2011 Map of Carrisito Spring

About this map

Carrisito Spring serves as a vital water point in this high-desert landscape of Apache County, where the hydrology of the Colorado Plateau dictates the patterns of travel and land use. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, most notably the wide paths of Blanco Canyon and its tributary, Little Blanco Canyon, which carve through the arid plateau. Further south, the course of Carrizo Wash meanders across the territory, punctuated by Twentytwo Draw. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where infrastructure is limited to corridors like County Rd 6002. The mapping of remote water sources such as Blanco Water Well and the Little Sand Tank highlights the critical importance of water management for local ranching or utility operations in this corner of the American Southwest.