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2018 Map of Little Lithodendron Tank

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Little Lithodendron Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park occupies the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape in Navajo County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, most notably Lithodendron Wash and Little Lithodendron Wash, which channel runoff through the arid basin. Water management is central to the human presence here, evidenced by numerous livestock watering points such as Little Lithodendron Tank, Depot Tank, and Two Section Tank Number Two. In the northwest, Lime Mtn rises above Digger Wash, providing a prominent landmark for the area.

A local road network features uniquely named thoroughfares, including Vulture Blvd, Harley Davidson Rd, and Shovelhead St, suggesting modern rural development or ranching subdivisions. These roads intersect with older routes like D & M Ranch Rd, reflecting the transition of land use in this part of Arizona. The map captures the intersection of conservation lands and private ranching interests at the edge of the painted desert.