2010 Map of Walker Canyon

About this map

Matthew Place and a network of remote ranching outposts define this high-desert landscape in Grant County during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a reliance on specialized water infrastructure, noting essential points like Dutch John Windmill, Blakey Windmill, and Walker Tank that support livestock across the arid terrain. Rugged topography is carved by a dense system of drainages, including the prominent Walker Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Elliot Canyon, which converge toward the broad Redrock Mesa. Human activity is primarily centered around named holdings such as Anderson Ranch, Blakey Ranch, and Mud Springs Ranch, all linked by the unpaved corridor of Brown Ranch Rd. This survey provides a clear look at how land use and water management persist in a region dominated by dramatic elevation changes and seasonal creek beds like Blue Creek and Little Sycamore Creek.