2017 Map of Priest Tank

About this map

Alamosa Creek and Cuchillo Negro Cr define the drainage patterns of this Sierra County landscape, where the high point of Roque Ramos Peak stands in the northwest. This arid terrain is marked by a sophisticated network of water catchment systems essential for ranching, including the namesake Priest Tank, Frank Tank, and Ignacio Pares Tank. The geography is deeply etched by numerous drainages such as Monticello Canyon, Bernal Chavez Canyon, and Old Mill Canyon, reflecting a long history of land use centered on these intermittent water sources. A series of county roads, including Punch Tucker Rd and Co Rd C017, provide the primary access through the canyons and draws that crisscross the quadrangle.