1985 Map of Tollgate Tank

About this map

The Black Hills dominate the eastern landscape of this Graham County region, defined by a complex network of dry washes and essential water catchments known as tanks. This mid-1980s provisional survey documents a rugged ranching environment where life revolves around these specific water points, including Brown Jug Tank, Mug Tank, and the North Headquarters Tank. The map identifies the Tollgate (Site) and a nearby Historical Monument, hinting at the area's earlier significance as a transit point through the desert terrain. The drainage systems, such as Tollgate Wash and Deadman Wash, carve through the land toward the Slick Rock Basin and the Slick Rock Knolls. A prominent Pipeline cuts across the western portion of the sheet, reflecting modern utility infrastructure superimposed over a landscape still marked by old landmarks like Yellowstone Canyon.