2011 Map of Poverty Flat

About this map

Sandhill Ranch Airport sits as a solitary point of modern infrastructure amidst the remote drainages of northern Coconino County. This part of the Arizona landscape is defined by its dramatic geologic depressions and alcoves, including Big Pocket, Red Pocket, and White Pocket. The terrain is characterized by complex hydrology and natural catchments like Big Sink and the winding course of Black Valley. To the north, the elevation is punctuated by Wolf Knoll, overlooking the broad expanse of Cottonwood Cove. This 2011 survey illustrates a land largely untouched by dense settlement, where topography and isolated ranching-related sites like Franks dictate the human footprint in the high desert.