2011 Map of Taylor

About this map

Snowflake and Taylor anchor this High Country landscape in the early 21st century, where the Silver Creek valley facilitates a corridor of settlement and agriculture. The map documents the intricate water management system essential to this arid region, including The Canal, the East Taylor Ditch, and Millet Swale Reservoir. Further south, the community of Shumway sits near the base of Shumway Butte, maintaining a distinct identity separated from the northern towns by the winding path of Silver Creek. Local history is preserved at the Taylor Cemetery and Shumway Cemetery, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Taylor Airport. The topography transitions from the alluvial plains around Cottonwood Wash to more prominent landforms like Black Mesa and Taylor Knoll, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that define Navajo County geography.