2021 Map of Gray Mountain

About this map

Gray Mountain serves as the primary landmark in this high-altitude landscape within Coconino County, defined by its complex network of seasonal water catchments. The terrain is structured by prominent geological elevations including Black Mesa and White Mesa, which dictate the drainage patterns for Mays Wash and Jackrabbit Wash. This 2021 survey illustrates how local ranchers and land managers have adapted to the arid environment through an extensive system of named stock tanks and dams. Features such as Rimmy Jim Tank, East Rimmy Tank, and Peterson Tank are critical infrastructure points across the township and range divisions. The distribution of these water sources, including the specifically identified Cement Dam Tank and East Spider Tank, reveals the strategic management of this open range before the land descends toward the more deeply carved washes of the southern portion of the quadrangle.