2014 Map of Stinking Springs Mountain

About this map

The Zuñi River snakes through the southern reaches of this landscape, carving a low path beneath the prominent heights of Stinking Springs Mountain. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features, including Grassy Knoll Tank, Tomahawk Tank, and Black Tank, which illustrate the necessity of capturing runoff in an arid environment. To the north, the drainage of Seven Springs Wash flows through Surprise Valley, a broad expanse situated between the peaks of North Mtn and South Mtn. The land is meticulously divided by the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t15n r26e defining the ranching and resource boundaries of Apache County. The map provides a clear look at the relationship between these topographical markers and the vital, intermittent water sources like Indian Tank and Spring Tank that sustained local activity.