2014 Map of Whitlock Cienega

About this map

Whitlock Cienega serves as the focal point of this arid Graham County landscape, where the presence of a marshy wetland in the high desert contrasts with the surrounding topography. The Whitlock Mountains dominate the western portion of the sheet, providing a stark vertical backdrop to the broad expanse of Whitlock Valley. This 2014 survey documents a complex system of drainage and water management, tracing the paths of ephemeral waterways such as Whitlock Wash, Hot Well Draw, and Sands Draw as they navigate the basin floor. To the south, Hospital Flat and the small catchment of Hidden Tank illustrate the isolation and specialized land use common in this part of Arizona. The map captures the area before modern shifts in land management, showing the relationship between natural features like Parks Lake and the established range lines of the public land survey system.