2021 Map of West Sunset Mountain

About this map

The arid uplands of Coconino County are defined by a network of cattle tanks and remote terrain features. At the heart of this landscape, Sunset Knoll rises as a prominent landmark overlooking a series of water catchments essential for ranching in this high-desert environment. The mapping reveals a reliance on isolated water sources such as Rock House Tank and King Tank, which dictate the movement and utility of the land. These features, along with Rowlan Tank and Hobo Tank, illustrate the infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock across these broad Arizona reaches. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the topography and land management patterns in a region where water management remains the primary shaper of the human footprint.