2018 Map of Markham Dam

About this map

Cataract Canyon and its associated watercourses define this high desert landscape in Coconino County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The drainage of Cataract Cr and the seasonal path of Monument Wash dictate the local topography, punctuated by numerous artificial catchment systems like Markham Dam and various livestock tanks. These features, including Little Rodgers Tanks, Mahan Tank, and Miller Tank, illustrate the historical and ongoing efforts to secure water in an arid environment. Transportation is limited to sparse corridors such as Willaha Co Rd, which threads through the township and range boundaries of t27n r2w and t27n r1w. This area reflects a specialized ranching or resource landscape where the placement of every named tank and dam represents a critical point of survival and commerce.