1982 Map of Padilla Tank

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park occupies the eastern portion of this arid landscape, featuring the Rainbow Forest and the Park Entrance Gate House. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage washes and cattle tanks essential for land use in this part of Navajo County, such as Padilla Tank and Dobell Tank. To the north, Carr Lake and its associated Carr Lake Tank sit near Broken Dam Tank, a name that suggests the persistent challenges of managing water in this environment. Extensive drainage systems like Cottonwood Wash and Jim Camp Wash cut through the region, while the Mexican Hollow Wash winds through the southern reaches. Sparse industrial markings including a Quarry and Borrow Pit indicate localized material extraction near the park boundaries.