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2021 Map of Hanks Draw

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hanks Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sitgreaves National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation landscape, where the northern edge of the Mogollon Plateau breaks into a complex network of drainage systems. Water management is the primary human imprint on the terrain, evidenced by a high density of cattle tanks and water features such as Wyrick Tank, Deep Tank, and Little Nelson Lake. These features support livestock and wildlife across the heavily dissected topography of Hanks Draw and Walnut Canyon.

Historic transit corridors reflect the region's ranching and pioneer heritage, most notably the Heber Mormon Crossing and the Heber Wildcat routes. The map detail highlights the transition from ridges like Stermer Ridge down into deep incisions like Black Canyon and Saloon Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure, including the Black Canyon Easement and Buck Horn No 1, continues to follow these long-established natural pathways.