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2021 Map of Chamisa Tank

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chamisa Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest dominate this high-plateau landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The map reveals an intricate network of livestock water sources, including named catchments such as Akaba Tank, Cecil Dodd Tank, and the eponymous Chamisa Tank. These features are connected by a sparse network of historical routes, most notably the Supai Village Old 328 Rd. and Topocoba Hilltop Rd, which hint at the region's long-standing connection to nearby indigenous settlements and remote ranching outposts.

The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Moqui Trail Canyon and Cactus Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff through Coconino Wash and Pasture Wash. The lack of permanent structures emphasizes the area's role as a managed wilderness and grazing territory, where survival and transit are dictated by the deep topography of the Colorado Plateau and the placement of these essential water tanks.