2011 Map of Chavez Mountain NE

About this map

West Sunset Mountain anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, overlooking a network of cattle tanks and remote roads in Coconino County. The map reveals an arid basin characterized by the broad expanse of Dog Valley and deep incisions from seasonal drainages like Grapevine Canyon and Diablo Canyon. This Coconino County terrain is shaped by the practical needs of ranching and land management, where water security is defined by named catchments such as Dog Valley Tank, Broken Dam Tank, and Limestone Tank. Access across the high desert is maintained via the primary Chavez Pass Rd and various routes labeled as Forest Service Rd, which connect these vital water sources. The distribution of these tanks, including Winter Fat Tank and Muleshoe Tank, suggests a landscape utilized for grazing and transit during the early 21st century.