2011 Map of Putnam Wash

About this map

Antelope Peak stands as a prominent topographical anchor in this arid Pinal County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and water management points. Remote desert ranching operations are centered at Cactus Hill Ranch in the north and Tunnel Ranch along the lower reaches of Camp Grant Wash. The reliance on scarce water resources is evident through named features like Putnam Spring and several cattle tanks, including Antelope Tank and Mountain View Tank. Transportation is limited to a few primitive routes such as Freeman Rd, while the terrain is carved by substantial arroyos including Putnam Wash, Bloodsucker Wash, and Palmer Wash. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued importance of ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks in a sparsely populated region of the Arizona desert.