2018 Map of Higgins Tank

About this map

Hualapai Canyon cuts through this high desert landscape, a testament to the intricate drainage patterns of Coconino County. The region is defined by its arid cattle-ranching infrastructure, centered on vital water sources like Higgins Tank and Jones Tank. These water-catchment features were essential for the survival of livestock and the utility of the land in an area otherwise lacking permanent surface water. The map reflects the systematic surveying of the American West, showing the clear township and range divisions such as t31n r5w and t32n r5w. The infrastructure is sparse, with a focus on terrain and the critical hydrology required for the rural operations of the 21st-century high plateau.