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2011 Map of Chavez Mountain East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chavez Mountain East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chavez Mountain anchors this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, where water management is the primary signature of land use. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of catchment basins and artificial tanks designed to support livestock and wildlife in an arid environment. Among these are Horse Pasture Tank, Upper Dog Valley Tank, and the family-named Pyéatt Tank.

One of the most distinctive human-made features is the State Antelope Trap, indicating the intersection of state wildlife management and the local ecosystem. Transportation through the area is facilitated by Chavez Pass Rd, which winds through the draws and flats. The distribution of features like Melburn Tank and Lute Hart Tank reflects a history of ranching and territorial boundary-marking where water was the most precious resource.