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2011 Map of Padilla Tank

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Padilla Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rainbow Forest occupies the eastern portion of this arid landscape in Navajo and Apache counties, where the high desert is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and livestock watering infrastructure. The terrain is deeply incised by the Mexican Hollow Wash and Cottonwood Wash, while Jim Camp Wash cuts through the southeastern corner. These washes represent the primary hydrological features in a region where water management is critical for land use.

Water storage points are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the Padilla Tank, Salt Well Tank, and the descriptive Broken Dam Tank. Transportation across this section of the Arizona desert is facilitated by Petrified Forest Rd and the utilitarian Power Line Rd. The map illustrates a modern era of resource management and rural infrastructure, documenting the specific locations of named tanks like Ortega Tank and Dobell Tank that sustain the local ranching economy.