2018 Map of Dike Tank

About this map

Albers Wash and a network of essential water catchment points define this corner of Coconino County, reflecting the critical role of water management in the arid Arizona landscape. This 2018 survey documents a region primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, where township boundaries like t28n r7w and t29n r6w provide the framework for land use. The presence of numerous named tanks, including Dike Tank, Rose Tank, and Hog Ranch Tank, underscores the territory's significance for cattle ranching or wildlife management, as these features are often the only reliable water sources for miles. Local historians and land managers can trace the distribution of these basins, such as Buck Tank and Southeast Tank, across the high desert terrain to understand historical grazing patterns and the infrastructure required to sustain life in this environment.