2011 Map of Beckers Butte

About this map

The Salt River cuts a deep, winding path through this corner of Gila County, serving as the primary hydrological anchor for a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes. The terrain rises from the riverbanks toward high points like Black Mesa and the namesake Beckers Butte, which overlooks the Beckers Butte Roadside Table along the main transit corridor. This 2011 survey documents a complex network of water management features essential for land use in this arid environment, including the Mescal Pit Catchment Basin and numerous livestock tanks such as Mud Tank, Gila Tank, and the Lower Horse Mesa Tank Number Two. The map traces the rugged confluence of drainages where Sawmill Canyon and Walnut Canyon meet the river, illustrating how modern roads like Cibecue Rd navigate the steep topography of Flying V Canyon and the surrounding tablelands.