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1981 Map of Miller Tank

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Miller Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Gila and Salt River Meridian bisects this High Plateau landscape, providing a critical reference point for the 1980s ranching and transit infrastructure of Coconino County. The topography is dominated by the deep incisions of Cataract Canyon, which winds through the southwestern quadrant, and the expansive drainage of Miller Wash.

Survival in this arid environment is evidenced by the network of named water catchments and reservoirs, such as Babbitt Tank, Lumpkin Tank, and Miller Tank. These features reflect the historic land use by local ranching families and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts across the northeastern corner. Smaller landmarks like Wildhorse Tank and the secluded Valley Spring offer specific points of interest for researchers tracing historical water rights and the development of these high-desert cattle ranges.