2011 Map of Red Mesa

About this map

Red Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in Yavapai County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Chino Wash. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse ranching or grazing environment where water management is paramount, evidenced by a network of named stock tanks scattered across the terrain. These include Larson Tank, Burro Tank, and Black Mountain Tank, which collect seasonal runoff for livestock. Modern infrastructure is limited to the southwest corner, where the straight line of Railroad Ave provides a rare corridor of transport through the arid flats. The map reflects the persistent importance of named water sources like Caterpillar Tank and Chino Tank in an area where permanent natural water is absent.