2011 Map of Saunders Draw

About this map

Saunders Draw and its network of ephemeral watercourses define this high-desert landscape in Navajo County. The area is characterized by a sophisticated system of cattle tanks and water management features essential for ranching in the arid Arizona interior. Named drainages such as Marshall Draw, Randall Draw, and Porter Tank Draw feed into these basins, highlighting the topographic reliance on seasonal runoff. Human infrastructure is subtly etched into the terrain, primarily represented by utility corridors like the Lower Powerline Tank and Gas Line Tank, alongside local transport routes such as I X Ranch Rd. This map captures a snapshot of traditional land use where water sources like Rattlesnake Tank and Midway Tank serve as the primary landmarks across the open range.