2014 Map of Beckers Butte

About this map

Beckers Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this Gila County terrain, overlooking the dramatic descent into the Salt River Canyon. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the Salt River is fed by numerous seasonal waterways including Sawmill Cr and Beaver Cr. This area shows a long history of water management for livestock and ranching, evidenced by the high density of named tanks and springs scattered across the high mesas and deep canyons. Notable examples include Flying V Spring, Bear Grass Tank, and Gila Tank. On the southern plateaus, deep cuts like Tanks Canyon and Walnut Canyon emphasize the erosive power of the region's geography. Transportation is limited to the winding path of Us-60 and the tribal route Bia-3, which navigate the elevation changes between Black Mesa and the river valley below.