2010 Map of The Saltys

About this map

The Saltys basin and the southern reaches of the Cedar Mountain Range anchor this high-desert landscape in Grant County. At this stage in the early 21st century, the terrain is defined by its water management systems, essential for ranching and livestock in this arid region. A network of man-made water catchments, including Midway Tank, Baker Tank, and Murray Tank, are strategically distributed across the drainage of the Black Mountain Draw. These features, along with Little Windmill, suggest a managed rangeland where surface water is carefully collected. Transportation is limited to functional industrial and ranching routes like Pipeline Rd and South Well Rd, which cut across the desert floor near the base of Black Mountain.