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2023 Map of Potato Wash South

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Potato Wash South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers much of this high-altitude landscape atop the Mogollon Plateau, where the terrain is defined by deep, winding drainages and essential water-catchment structures. The southern reaches of the map feature the historic Heber Mormon Crossing where trails meet the headwaters of Purcell Draw and Doze Canyon. This network of draws and canyons, including the prominent Chevelon Canyon and Wildcat Canyon, illustrates the complex hydrology required for ranching and travel in this arid region.

Evidence of modern land use appears in the northeast near Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport and the residential clusters along Chevlon Ave and Chevlon Retreat. The map is dotted with named stock tanks like Paradise Tank, Ryan Tank, and Bitumul Tank, which represent the vital infrastructure of the cattle industry that has long operated within the forest boundaries. These features, combined with family-named routes like McAllister Ave and Byrnes Rd, offer a detailed look at the interface between public forest lands and private ranching interests.