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1971 Map of Potato Wash NE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Potato Wash NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Black Canyon dominates the central axis of this Navajo County landscape, carving a deep, winding path through the high desert plateau. This 1971 survey captures a remote ranching region defined by an extensive network of water management features, critical for livestock and survival in the arid Arizona interior. The map documents scattered landmarks and structural points such as Stone House and several named water catchments including Red Tanks and Chuck Box Tank.

The settlement pattern is sparse, with development focused on infrastructure for cattle and movement across the terrain. Landmarks like Big Round Tank and the uniquely named Tank In Flat serve as primary navigational aids and functional nodes. Toward the southern end, Twin Tank and Duck Lake Tank reflect the continued reliance on these engineered water sources within the larger topographic framework of the northern Arizona plains.