2018 Map of Point of Pines West

About this map

The settlement at Point of Pines anchors this high-elevation landscape in Graham County, marking a critical point of human activity between the Natanes Mountains and the sweeping Ash Flat to the south. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex terrain where the Natanes Plateau drops sharply at the Nantac Rim, a dramatic geological feature that dictates local movement and water drainage. Small seasonal water sources like Dry Lake and infrastructure such as Headquarters Tank suggest the area's continued use for ranching and resource management. The map details a network of backcountry routes, including the Antes Trl and various county roads that thread through Barlow Pass and across the Big Prairie. These pathways connect the disparate drainages of Clover Cr and Point of Pines Cr, revealing how contemporary land use still follows the natural contours of the high desert topography.