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1981 Map of Red Hill Ranch

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Red Hill Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Red Hill Ranch sits at the center of this 1981 survey of the Coconino high country, illustrating a landscape defined by water management and high-desert ranching. The map details an extensive network of stock tanks and catchment systems, including the Big Red Hill Tank and the smaller New Tank, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this arid environment. The presence of Old Freeman Tank alongside its successor, Freeman Tank, suggests shifting land use or improving infrastructure over time.

Erosion and seasonal drainage patterns are clearly marked by Monument Wash, while human intervention is evident in features like Pouquette Dam and Pouquette Tank. This map provides a clear picture of rural Arizona land tenure and the specialized engineering required to maintain a working ranch on the plateau in the late twentieth century. Family-named landmarks like Windy Wilson Tank, Marshall Tank, and Pitt Tank offer specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists tracking regional ranching history.