2021 Map of Tolapai Spring

About this map

Tolapai Spring serves as a vital water source in this high-desert reach of Apache County, where the landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Parker Draw. The topography is marked by steady elevation gains toward the east, culminating at the distinctive prominence of Rattlesnake Hill. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparse network of access routes, primarily dominated by the east-west corridor of Clay Mine Rd, which traverses the central townships. The geographic organization of the area is framed by the grid of the Public Land Survey System, specifically detailing the corners of Townships 20 and 21 North. This map records a largely undeveloped landscape, where natural landmarks and isolated water sources like the spring provide the primary points of orientation for navigation and land management.