2012 Map of Chamisa Tank

About this map

Coconino Wash and Heather Wash define the drainage patterns of this high-plateau landscape, where water management is central to the land's utility. In a region where surface water is scarce, the distribution of named earthen reservoirs, or tanks, reveals the reliance of local ranching and livestock operations on these vital catchment points. Features such as Cecil Dodd Tank, Lauzon Tank, and Akaba Tank serve as primary landmarks across the arid terrain. The map records a network of unpaved access routes, including Topocoba Hilltop Rd and Sage Brush Point Rd, which traverse the open country between seasonal stream beds like Prairie Wash. These roads provide the essential infrastructure for reaching the cattle tanks and navigating the vast, open spaces of northern Arizona.