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2021 Map of Padilla Tank

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Padilla Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The northern reaches of Petrified Forest National Park dominate the northeastern portion of this landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex system of seasonal drainages and stock tanks. Water management is central to the land's history here, evidenced by numerous named collection points such as Padilla Tank, Dobell Tank, and Broken Dam Tank. These features, along with the meandering Mexican Hollow Wash and Carr Lake Draw, illustrate the historic reliance on surface water for ranching in this corner of Navajo County.

A sparse network of thoroughfares, including Jones Rd and Main Park Road, provides access across the arid plains. The presence of features like Dead Cow Tank and Salt Well Tank alongside the Mexican Hollow depression speaks to the environmental challenges of the region. This 2021 update maintains the record of these small but vital landmarks, tracing the intersection of federal protected lands and the enduring infrastructure of the American Southwest.