2021 Map of Martin Well

About this map

San Simon River drainage patterns define this arid landscape along the border of Graham and Cochise counties. The eponymous Martin Well serves as a primary landmark in a region characterized by complex hydrologic features, including the broad alluvial fan of Buckeye Wash and the seasonal channels of Sands Draw and Tule Wells Draw. These features illustrate the drainage network that flows through the valley, highlighting the essential role of water source locations in the development of this cattle-ranching and desert territory. The map provides a clear look at the relationship between these ephemeral watercourses and the sparse human footprint in the southeastern Arizona desert during the early twenty-first century.