2011 Map of Deep Lake

About this map

Deep Lake sits at the heart of this Apache County landscape, serving as a primary hydrologic focal point in a region defined by its intermittent water sources and ranching infrastructure. The network of drainage shown here, notably Hardscrabble Wash, illustrates the natural flow of the high desert terrain. Local land use is centered around managed water points such as Morgan Spring Well, White Well, and Yellow Tank, which provided essential resources for livestock and settlement in the early 21st century. Antelope Wells Blvd and other local routes navigate the open spaces between smaller water bodies like Hogan Lake and Squaw Lake, revealing a quiet, sparsely populated corner of the Fort Defiance Agency area.