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2011 Map of Potter Mesa Tank

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Potter Mesa Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Little Colorado River and Zuñi River dominates the southeastern portion of this landscape in Apache County. This arid drainage basin, characterized by Hunt Valley and the elevated Potter Mesa, shows a reliance on specialized water infrastructure typical of the Arizona high desert. Numerous tanks, such as Metias Tank, South Tank, and Hutchinson Tank, are distributed across the terrain to support livestock and land management where surface water is intermittent.

Logistics and ranching life are reflected in the transportation network, including Lazy S Ranch Rd and the Beaver Dam Wash Bridge. The presence of the Powder Puff Landing Strip and the Potter Windmill underscores the remote nature of this region during the early 21st century, where aviation and wind power serve isolated outposts. The drainage patterns of the Beaver Dam Wash and Seven Springs Wash provide a clear view of the natural hydrology that shaped the local ranching boundaries.