2011 Map of Pump Ranch Tank

About this map

Clear Creek carves a winding path through this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, serving as the primary drainage for a region defined by its reliance on managed water sources. The distribution of scattered water improvements such as Pump Ranch Tank, Sims Tank, and Carpenter Tank reflects the area's pastoral history and the necessity of sustaining livestock in arid conditions. This 2011 survey captures the geography before significant modern development, emphasizing the prominent natural landmarks that define local navigation. High points like Relic Point and the dramatic incision of Pablo Canyon provide distinct vertical relief against the broad drainage of Sand Draw. To the north, the Moonlight Bay Reservoir represents a more substantial effort at water catchment, standing in contrast to the smaller earthen tanks that dot the surrounding ranchlands.