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1971 Map of Potato Wash South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest dominates this landscape on the Navajo and Coconino county border, where a network of water management features supported land use in the early 1970s. The map reveals an intricate system of stock tanks and catchments, such as Ryan Trick Tanks, Paradise Tank, and Hancock Tank, which were essential for cattle or wildlife in this arid region. The topography is defined by deep incisions like Wildcat Canyon and Chevelon Canyon that carve through the high plateau.

Water drainage patterns are clearly marked by numerous draws, including Wagon Draw, Purcell Draw, and Potato Field Draw. These ephemeral watercourses converge toward Potato Wash, while smaller features like Little Rock Lake provide rare permanent water points. A network of jeep trails and trails provides the only access through this dissected forest terrain, illustrating the remote and specialized nature of land management in this part of Arizona.