2011 Map of Wild Cow Lake

About this map

Witch Well Trading Post and the nearby Witch Well Ranch serve as the primary human landmarks in this arid section of Apache County. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably Hardscrabble Wash and Brown Wash, which carve paths through the high desert terrain. These intermittent waterways converge toward the ephemeral Wild Cow Lake, a feature that characterizes the hydrology of the Fort Defiance Agency region. Transportation through this open country relies on a mix of local and tribal infrastructure, including BIA Route 2025 and Apache Co 7230 Rd. The map illustrates the sparsely settled nature of the area in the early 21st century, where large ranching tracts and historic trading locations remain the focal points of the local geography.