2018 Map of Hitson Tank

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park borders the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Mohave County, where the topography drops dramatically into Hundred and Fifty Mile Canyon. This 2018 survey illustrates the critical role of water management on the Kanab Plateau, a region defined by its lack of perennial streams. The presence of numerous named earthen reservoirs, such as Big Jackson Tank, June Heaton Tank, and Merle Findlay Tank, reveals how local ranching and land management operations have adapted to the arid environment. Drainage patterns are dominated by Robinson Wash and its primary tributary, the N Fork Robinson Wash, which channel seasonal runoff through the township and range sections. Small water sources like Backhorn Spring and isolated infrastructure like Gump Tank serve as vital landmarks in this expanse of the Arizona Strip.