1971 Map of Zeniff

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers much of this high-altitude Arizona landscape, where water management is the defining feature of human settlement. The arid terrain is crisscrossed by numerous named water catchments and livestock tanks, including the Charlie Ross Tank, Little Scott Tank, and Sinkhole Tank, which supported the ranching operations around Zeniff in the early 1970s. These man-made features are vital components of the local economy, scattered throughout a network of seasonal drainages like Pierce Wash and Scott Wash. The map also captures several family-named landmarks such as Purcell Tank and DeSpain Tank, alongside evidence of resource extraction at the Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit. The presence of Dry Lake and a prominent Depression in the north highlights the unique terminal drainage basins of the Colorado Plateau, while the boundaries of T. 14 N. and T. 13 N. provide a clear reference for genealogical and land-use research.