2011 Map of Thatcher

About this map

Thatcher and the neighboring community of Central anchor this 2011 landscape, where the residential grids of Graham County transition into a complex system of washes and canyons. The map documents a distinct water management network essential for this arid region, featuring numerous infrastructure points such as Cluff Reservoir Number One, Allen Reservoir, and Riggs Reservoir. These water sources are dispersed among named geographic landmarks like Halls Mesa and Robinson Flat, illustrating how human settlement is dictated by the drainage patterns of Ash Creek and Frye Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for three distinct burial grounds: Thatcher Cemetery, Central Cemetery, and the Old Cemetery. South of the settlements, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it rises toward Frye Mesa, marked by features such as the McEnary Tunnel and the isolated Tin House near X Canyon.