2011 Map of Humpy Camp Well

About this map

Humpy Camp Well and other vital water sources define the survival and settlement patterns of this arid landscape in Navajo County, Arizona. During this era of land management, the distribution of man-made improvements like Foster Well, New Well, and Marshall Tank indicates a region utilized for ranching or livestock grazing. The natural topography is shaped by ephemeral drainage systems such as Cottonwood Wash, Humpy Wash, and the distinctively named Fern Feather Wash. These washes dictate the local road network, which navigates around the catchment areas of Fern Feather Tank and other small reservoirs. This 2011 survey records the infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in the high desert, providing a clear picture of the isolated outposts and seasonal watercourses that characterize this portion of the American Southwest.