2012 Map of Big Aguja Mountain

About this map

Big Aguja Mtn and Star Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape in the Davis Mountains region, where survival is dictated by the strategic location of water. The ranching economy of the early twenty-first century is evidenced by an extensive network of water infrastructure, from the Little Hell Windmill and Star Mountain Windmill to the Old Lake Windmill. These man-made improvements complement natural features such as Big Aguja Springs and Augustine Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Catclaw Canyon, Second Water Canyon, and Dry Canyon, which eventually feed toward Limpia Cr. The presence of the Seven Springs Ranch and the remote Hiking Trl suggests a landscape that remains sparsely populated, dedicated primarily to large-scale livestock operations and the management of critical desert springs like Cottonwood Spring and Dark Canyon Springs.