2021 Map of Whitlock Cienega

About this map

Whitlock Cienega serves as a focal point in this arid landscape, highlighting a vital water source and marshy area amidst the high desert. The map illustrates the topographic relationship between the Whitlock Mountains and the broad Whitlock Valley, where drainage patterns like Whitlock Wash and Hot Well Draw converge toward Parks Lake. This 2021 survey documents a sparsely settled region of Graham County where seasonal water features and named draws define the geography. Human transit is primarily represented by Hackberry Rd, which cuts through the valley floor. Features such as Hospital Flat and Sands Draw in the southern sections suggest historical landing points or natural clearings used by early ranchers and travelers navigating these basins.