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1982 Map of Potter Mesa Tank

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Potter Mesa Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The confluence of the Little Colorado River and the Zuni River defines this high-desert landscape in Apache County, where water management is the primary driver of human activity. Published in the early 1980s, the map reveals an intricate network of stock tanks and wells necessary for ranching across Potter Mesa and the surrounding draws. Significant infrastructure such as the Rock Crossing Windmill and the Gaging Station near the river forks illustrate the importance of water monitoring in this arid environment.

Evidence of local aviation and ranching operations appears through the Powder Puff Landing Strip located in the southern reaches of Hunt Valley. The terrain is marked by numerous draws like Goat Ranch Draw and Potter Draw, which feed into the primary river systems. Smaller named landmarks like Metias Tank and Salt Well provide specific points of interest for those researching the historical land use and water rights of this northern Arizona region.