2014 Map of Dry Mountain

About this map

Whitlock Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this Graham County region, their high ridges overlooking a network of ephemeral water sources critical to this arid environment. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Dry Mountain and the strategic Powerline Pass in the southeast. Ranching and land management are evident through the numerous man-made water catchments scattered across the township grids, including Rock Tank, Cove Tank, and Fall Tank. These features, along with the drainage patterns of Slick Rock Wash and Cove Draw, illustrate the vital importance of water infrastructure in the high desert. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the topography and land divisions within t8s r28e, t8s r29e, t9s r28e, and t9s r29e, reflecting the modern geospatial record of the Arizona backcountry.