2021 Map of Frazier Wells SW

About this map

Aubrey Cliffs dominate the eastern portion of this Coconino County landscape, marking a significant topographical break between the high plateaus and the lower drainage basins. The area is defined by the deep incisions of Diamond Canyon, which winds toward the southwest, and the seasonal flow of Diamond Cr. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like Pothole Tank and Pinnacle Tank, which serve as vital resources for the region's livestock and wildlife. Settlement patterns here are dictated by the terrain, with names like Prospect Valley and Pocomate Springs indicating the historical reliance on natural spring sites and flat grazing lands. This 2021 update by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates how the public land survey system remains the primary framework for land management in this remote section of northern Arizona.