2011 Map of Miller Tank

About this map

Miller Tank and a network of livestock water improvements define this high-desert landscape in Coconino County during the early 21st century. The map reveals an essential infrastructure for ranching, where named catchments like Wedding Tank, Lumpkin Tank, and Babbitt Tank are strategically positioned among the drainage systems of Miller Wash and Cataract Creek. These water features, including the uniquely named Tarik Number One and Islands Tank, illustrate the critical management of surface water in an arid environment. The terrain is further characterized by wide, ephemeral washes such as Red Horse Wash and Spring Valley Wash, which shape the local topography. This survey provides a precise record of the land's hydrology and small-scale ranching developments, showing how the natural flow of the washes is utilized through man-made tanks like Little Wildhorse Tank and Trail Tank.