2018 Map of Lochiel

About this map

The tiny border community of Lochiel sits at the very edge of the Arizona-Mexico frontier, marking a unique point where the high grasslands of the San Rafael Valley meet the international boundary. This landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and water management, with numerous cattle tanks such as Arlene Tank, Huachuca Tank, and Kenny Tank scattered across the basin to support ranching in this arid environment. To the east, the terrain rises into the foothills of the Coronado National Forest, where deep incisions like Adams Canyon, Antonio Canyon, and Bodie Canyon carve through the earth. The map illustrates a remote intersection of geography and politics, with the United States and Mexico border cutting a straight line across the natural southern flow of Hayfield Draw and other seasonal watercourses.