2021 Map of Natanes Mountains NW

About this map

Natanes Plateau and the surrounding high country of the Natanes Mountains define this remote landscape in eastern Arizona. The map details a complex network of ephemeral water sources critical for life and livestock in this arid environment, ranging from named springs like Old Summit Springs and Bill Simms Spring to specialized water catchments including Double Circle Tank and Shoe Tank. This reliance on dispersed water points suggests a history of cattle ranching or land management where permanent surface water is scarce. Significant topographic relief is visible through deep incisions such as Sawmill Canyon and Skunk Canyon, while drainage systems like Sawmill Cr and N Fork Ash Cr move water off the higher elevations. Access to this territory is provided by primitive routes such as Clover Rd and several county roads, reflecting the low-density infrastructure of Graham County.