2014 Map of Second Knolls

About this map

Snowflake sits at the junction of several drainage systems, where the suburban edges of the town meet the volcanic and sedimentary landscape of Navajo County. The area is defined by a series of named desert washes that descend toward the Little Colorado River valley, including Fivemile Draw, Sixmile Draw, Sevenmile Draw, Ninemile Draw, and Tenmile Draw. These drainages carve through a terrain marked by distinctive geological features like the Pink Cliffs and the volcanic prominence of Sugarloaf. To the west, the landscape becomes more irregular with natural depressions such as The Sinks and a series of high points known as the Second Knolls. Ranching and residential development are evident along the Old Snowflake-Holbrook Rd, while water management is highlighted by features like the Green Water Tank, Long Lake, and Cedar Lake, which serve as vital resources in this arid environment.