2021 Map of Cathedral Caves

About this map

Pinaveta sits within a landscape defined by an intricate network of washes and livestock tanks along the boundary of Yavapai and Coconino counties. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the broad elevation of Big Black Mesa to the dramatic descent of Butcher Knife Canyon and Tom Lockett Draw. The mapping of Numerous water sources, including Williscraft Tank, Wheeler Tank, and Cathedral Tank, suggests the region's reliance on managed water for ranching operations in this arid environment. The presence of the Old Railroad Bed and Gleed Station Rd provides a look at the historical transit corridor that once supported movement through this high-desert plateau. Local roads like Lowe Ranch Rd and Bernadines Way connect the isolated ranching settlements and landmarks, while features like Smith Butte serve as primary navigational points across the drainage basins of Partridge Cr and Eightmile Cr.