2014 Map of Million Dollar Tank

About this map

San Bernardino Valley dominates this landscape in southeastern Cochise County, where water resources were vital for regional ranching operations. The presence of the Million Dollar Tank and Mormon Tanks indicates a history of managed water in an arid environment. These artificial and natural catchments supported the local cattle industry, linked by desert thoroughfares such as E Geronimo Trl and E Lazy J Ranch Rd. The drainage patterns of Cottonwood Cr, Sycamore Cr, and Hay Hollow Wash illustrate the complex hydrography that defines the terrain. This survey reflects the persistence of ranching infrastructure and names in the borderlands, providing a clear view of the roads and water tanks that allowed these remote valleys to be settled and worked.