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2021 Map of Tollgate Tank

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Tollgate Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Peloncillo Mountains dominate the eastern horizon of this arid Graham County landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. Modern desert infrastructure is defined by a network of cattle tanks and catchment systems, including Tollgate Tank, Topaz Tank, and the North Headquarters Tank. These features are vital nodes in a terrain etched by seasonal drainages like Tollgate Wash and San Jose Wash.

Evidence of historical movement through the area is found in the naming of travel routes such as Old Hwy 70 and Old Safford Rd, which skirt the steep breaks of Deadman Canyon and Yellowstone Canyon. The land is further characterized by distinct geological landmarks like the Twin Knolls, providing a clear record of the intersection between high-desert topography and ranching history in the southwestern United States.