2021 Map of Chavez Mountain East

About this map

Chavez Mtn stands as a primary landmark in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County, characterized by its reliance on a sophisticated network of artificial water catchments. The terrain within the Coconino National Forest is defined by drainage systems like Jacks Canyon and Chavez Draw, where ranchers and land managers have established numerous tanks such as Horse Pasture Tank, Pat Duke Tank, and Lute Hart Tank. This map reveals a specific land-use pattern where the historical Chavez Pass Rd and Co Rd 282 provide the primary access to these remote grazing areas. The presence of the Chavez Pass Ditch and diverse named tanks like Fourteen Inch Tank and Melburn Tank underscores the critical importance of water management for sustaining livestock in the arid reaches of Dog Valley.