2014 Map of Wild Cow Lake

About this map

Wild Cow Lake is a focal point of this arid high-desert landscape in Apache County, captured during a period of modern mapping that preserves the area's intricate drainage and road networks. The terrain is defined by broad ephemeral waterways, notably the winding courses of Hardscrabble Wash and Brown Wash, which carve through the topographical contours. The map illustrates the connectivity of this rural region, where state and federal routes like Az-61 and Us-191 intersect with localized Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as Bia-2025. This survey serves as a vital record of the infrastructure and hydrography within the Fort Defiance Agency region, documenting the relationship between primary transit corridors and the smaller secondary roads like Barth Lake Rd that provide access to the area's isolated landmarks.