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2011 Map of Stinking Springs Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stinking Springs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Zuñi River winds through the southern landscape of this Apache County region, carving a path between the prominent peaks of Stinking Springs Mountain and South Mountain. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages and essential water-catchment features that supported local ranching and land use in the early 21st century. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Seven Springs Wash as it flows through Surprise Valley, directed toward the river valley below.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by numerous named tanks scattered across the high country, including Grassy Knoll Tank, Tomahawk Tank, and White Tank. North of the river, the elevation rises toward North Mountain, where smaller features like Spring Tank and Indian Tank highlight the necessity of water storage in this arid environment. These features together show a landscape shaped by both natural river systems and human-built infrastructure designed to capture intermittent rainfall.