1980 Map of Dike Tank

About this map

The Hualapai Indian Reservation defines this arid landscape in northern Arizona, centered on a series of vital water catchments essential for ranching and survival in the high desert. Scattered across the terrain are several identified storage points, including Sage Tank, Buck Tank, and the titular Dike Tank. The presence of these tanks, along with a Water Tank and Hog Ranch Tank, highlights the complex water management required to support life and livestock away from major river systems. Beyond these functional sites, the map records remnants of earlier human presence with a label for Ruins near the eastern reservation boundary. The topography is shaped by the drainage of Albers Wash, which cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle. An Indian Reservation Boundary runs diagonally through the southern sections, marking the transition from tribal lands to adjacent territories.