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1989 Map of Valle Tank

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Valle Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Valle serves as a central point of reference in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County, where the infrastructure of the late 20th century meets an arid ranching environment. The presence of Valle Siding and an Airway Beacon underscores the importance of transportation and navigation corridors through this northern Arizona plateau. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system, most notably Miller Wash and Spring Valley Wash, which flow through the undulating topography.

Water management is the primary human imprint on this map, evidenced by a dense network of catchment basins known as tanks. These features, such as Wagner Tank, Round Valley Tank, and Number 4 Tank, illustrate the essential efforts to sustain livestock and wildlife in a region lacking permanent surface water. The distribution of these named tanks, including Little Miller Tank and Dance Tank, reveals the historical land use patterns and the vital relationship between the landscape's hydrology and its inhabitants.