2018 Map of Chavez Mountain NE

About this map

Canyon Diablo snakes across the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding basins. The area is defined by the transition from the broad expanse of Dog Valley to the carved relief of Grapevine Canyon. These natural corridors dictate the path of Chavez Pass Rd, which provides the only major vehicle access through this portion of the Anderson Canyon region. This is a working ranching landscape, illustrated by the network of water catchments including Dog Valley Tank, Pieper Tank, and Broken Dam Tank. The presence of these named tanks indicates the critical importance of managed water resources for livestock in an environment where permanent surface water is scarce. In the southeast, the slopes of West Sunset Mtn rise as a prominent local landmark, overlooking a terrain etched by ephemeral washes and rugged topographic contours.