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2014 Map of Oak Creek Ranch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Oak Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Grasshopper and its surrounding high-desert landscape are documented here in 2014, revealing a region defined by complex drainage systems and livestock infrastructure in Navajo County. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, from the heights of Horse Camp Mesa and Brush Mountain down to the carved depths of Gentry Canyon and Mountain Lion Canyon. A noteworthy archaeological site, simply labeled as a Cliff Dwelling, is positioned near Oak Creek, suggesting a long history of human habitation within these canyons.

A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-12 and Bia-33, provide access to a dispersed system of water catchments such as One Mile Tanks, Turkey Ridge Tank, and Grasshopper Tank Number Two. These features, along with names like Salt River Draw and Sam Canyon, illustrate the critical importance of water management for ranching and survival in this arid environment north of the Ellison Creek drainage.