2017 Map of Baily Points

About this map

Baily Points sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Gila National Forest, where the eastern edge of the Black Range meets a complex network of canyons and draws. The survival of ranching and wildlife in this arid terrain is evidenced by a dense distribution of named water sources, including Miller Spring, Running Water Spring, and the Seventy-four Draw Well. Larger natural features like South Mesa and the prominent Round Mtn overlook a series of deep drainages such as Alexander Canyon, Whitetail Canyon, and Running Water Canyon. The presence of numerous man-made catchment points like Inman Cienega Tank and Shallow Tank along with forest roads like Co RD co53 highlight the specialized land use required to manage this portion of the forest, where water is the primary organizing principle for movement and settlement.