2023 Map of Deep Lake

About this map

Deep Lake and its surrounding high-desert basin in Apache County anchor this modern topographical survey. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and seasonal water catchments, including Hardscrabble Lake and the smaller Hogan Lake. These natural depressions are vital in an arid region where intermittent water sources like Hardscrabble Wash and Parker Draw carve deep through the terrain. Human presence is marked by a network of ranch and access roads, such as Middle Well Rd and Antelope Wells Blvd, which navigate the elevation changes around Morgan Canyon. This area illustrates the persistence of ranching infrastructure in the Arizona backcountry, seen in the strategically placed Deer Tank and Yellow Tank, which continue to support land use across the township boundaries of T19N and T20N.