2012 Map of May Tank Pocket

About this map

May Tank Pocket and Secret Pocket sit within a high-elevation landscape defined by volcanic geology and intermittent water sources. This high-desert terrain is marked by essential livestock and wildlife watering points such as Bear Springs, Mud Springs, and the May Tank Canyon drainage. The land alternates between prominent high points like Davenport Knoll and Buzzard Knoll, and broad plateaus like Pine Flat and Little Pine Flat. A sophisticated network of forest roads, including S Perkinsville Rd and Bear Springs Rd, provides access across this territory, linking numerous named tanks and springs. The map documents a landscape of essential utility, where natural features like Wild Horse Canyon and Rocky Ridge dictate the movement of both modern vehicles and the herds that have historically relied on these remote water catchments.