2018 Map of Hat Knoll

About this map

Hat Knoll and the surrounding high desert of Mohave County are defined by a network of essential water management features. In this arid landscape, the presence of Seven Knolls Bench Reservoir, Black Canyon Reservoir, and Leslie Tank Number Two indicates a reliance on collected runoff for ranching or local use. The map illustrates a rugged topography characterized by prominent elevations such as Seven Knolls, Spencer Knoll, and the distinctive The Black Rocks. Transportation through this remote stretch is limited, primarily served by Co HWY 5, which navigates the terrain between Black Canyon and Little Clayhole Valley. The arrangement of these cattle tanks and reservoirs alongside natural landmarks like Cutler Pockets reveals the human effort to adapt to the northern Arizona environment in the late 2010s.