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2018 Map of Water Pockets

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Water Pockets
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Paria River carves a deep, winding path through this northern Arizona landscape, defining the transition between high plateaus and sheer rock faces. This 2018 survey documents a region dominated by dramatic elevation changes, notably the Vermilion Cliffs in the southeast and the expansive Paria Plateau to the south. The name-giving Water Pockets and numerous drainage features like Ferry Swale Canyon reveal the erosional patterns of a high-desert environment.

Evidence of historical water management appears at Bush Head Tank, a necessary resource for anyone navigating the high Sand Hills or the prominent Horse Ridge. From the height of Cedar Mtn down into the depths of Paria Canyon, the map provides a precise look at the landforms as they existed in the early 21st century, showing how the natural drainage systems dictated movement and survival in Coconino County.