1989 Map of Harbison Tank

About this map

Kaibab National Forest defines the landscape of this high-plateau region in northern Arizona, where water management is central to the land's utility. The map reveals a sophisticated network of earthen stock tanks and drainage washes, reflecting the ranching heritage of Coconino County. Unique nomenclature like Old Automobile Tank, New Automobile Tank, and Hupmobile Tank suggests the era when motor travel first began to influence these more isolated reaches. Beyond these water features, the terrain is marked by significant drainages such as Blue Stem Wash and Red Horse Wash, which navigate the elevation changes. A single Landing Strip provides a small footprint of modern infrastructure within this predominantly rural and protected forest environment, showing how the region was accessed and monitored in the late 1980s.