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1998 Map of Potato Wash South

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Potato Wash South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest dominates this landscape in Navajo County, where a complex network of draws and canyons defines the high-altitude terrain. The map reveals the intricate water management systems essential to this environment, featuring a high concentration of livestock water sources such as the Ryan Trick Tanks, Hancock Tank, and Bada Tank. These features, often associated with small earthen dams or catchment systems, are vital indicators of the area's grazing history.

Notable landmarks like Ellsworth Well and the named Potato Field suggest localized points of activity within the wider forest. The deep incision of Chevelon Canyon and Wildcat Canyon on the western edge contrasts with the more gradual drainage of Potato Wash and Sandy Draw. This 1998 revision provides a clear record of the forest's infrastructure, including the placement of the Pipeline and various range improvements like Purcell Tank and Turkey Water Catchment.