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2021 Map of Salado

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Salado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

St. Johns and the surrounding high desert of Apache County are defined by a complex network of irrigation and seasonal watercourses. The Little Colorado River winds through the eastern portion of the terrain, supported by an extensive system of man-made waterways including the Lyman Ditch, Middle Lyman Ditch, Upper Lyman Ditch, and Lower Lyman Ditch. These features reflect a long history of water management essential for sustaining life and agriculture in this arid landscape.

Smaller settlements and landmarks like Salado and El Tule are situated near vital water sources such as Salado Springs and Romero Spring. The topography is further etched by numerous washes, notably Big Hollow Wash and Chimney Wash, which channel seasonal runoff through the basins. This map illustrates the intersection of natural hydrology and human engineering, where every named spring and ditch represents a critical point of habitation and survival in the Arizona interior.