2014 Map of Ryan Draw

About this map

The San Simon River and its accompanying San Simon Valley define the drainage patterns of this arid landscape, where the Graham Co Cochise Co boundary line bisects the territory. The map illustrates a ranching and water-management system reliant on scattered reservoirs, including Charco Tank and New Pasture Tank, which are vital in this dry region. These features are linked by a sparse network of dirt roads such as Hackel Rd and Fan Rd. Significant alluvial activity is evidenced by The Fan and several erosional features like Gold Gulch and Buckeye Wash. The landscape is largely defined by the broad Ryan Draw, showing the intricate natural drainage that shapes the desert floor between these two Arizona counties.