1999 Map of Bearwallow Mountain

About this map

Gila National Forest dominates this landscape in the late twentieth century, centered on the high peaks and steep canyons of the Mogollon Mountains. The terrain is marked by a complex network of drainage basins, including Gooseberry Creek, Bearwallow Creek, and Mineral Creek. Evidence of human activity and habitation is scattered across these remote ridges, noted by the Old Waterman Place and a Trailer Cabin near Cooney Peak. These sites, along with the numerous named tanks like Bull Pasture Tank and Hogwallow Tank, illustrate the essential role of water management for ranching and survival in this arid high-country environment.