2011 Map of Porter Canyon

About this map

Porter Canyon and the surrounding high desert of Navajo County define this landscape south of Holbrook. This arid environment is characterized by an extensive network of ephemeral drainages, including Fivemile Wash, Washboard Wash, and Tank Draw, which illustrate the complex water management required for ranching in this region. Evidence of local land use is centered on the Jeffers Ranch and the presence of critical infrastructure like the Flake Windmill, Tower Tank, and Five Mile Reservoir. Roadways such as Reidhead Ave and Oasis Trl provide access through the scrubland, connecting isolated points of interest. The map documents a classic Arizona ranching territory where the geography of dry washes and small-scale water improvements dictates the pattern of human presence.