2011 Map of Elliott Canyon

About this map

Elliott Canyon and Mormon Canyon carve through this high-country landscape in Coconino County, where the management of water is the primary human footprint. The map documents an intricate network of tanks and draws used for livestock and forest management, including family-named landmarks like Billy Back Draw and the Billy Back Spring. Water sources are scattered across the terrain, ranging from the prominent Long Lake in the southwest corner to isolated improvements such as Yellow Jacket Spring and Padre Tank. These features are connected by a web of Forest Service infrastructure, including Forest Service Road 126 and FS RD 233, which navigate the drainage systems of Cabin Draw and Elliott Spring. The distribution of these tanks, such as Eli Tanks and Indian Lake Tank, provides a clear view of how this arid environment was adapted for ranching and forestry at the start of the 21st century.