2018 Map of Padilla Tank

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park occupies the northern reaches of this high desert landscape in Navajo County, where a network of ephemeral washes and livestock tanks defines the rural infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by broad drainages like Mexican Hollow Wash and Cottonwood Wash, which flow toward the larger watershed system during seasonal rains. Human activity in the area is centered on range management, evidenced by numerous named water sources such as Padilla Tank, Salt Well Tank, and the descriptively named Broken Dam Tank. Transportation is limited to a few established corridors, including Petrified Forest Rd and Pottsville Rd, while a significant utility path is marked by Power Line Rd cutting across the southwestern quadrant. This map captures the intersection of federal protected lands and the practical requirements of ranching in a dry environment.