2018 Map of Big Lue Mountains

About this map

Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape along the border of Arizona and New Mexico. The Big Lue Mountains dominate the terrain, defined by prominent summits such as Palace Peak and McMullen Peak. A complex network of drainage systems, including Sixshooter Cr and White Mule Cr, carves through deep depressions like Beef Eater Canyon and Rustlers Canyon. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by dozens of named tanks and springs, such as Old Collett Tank, Maverick Tank, and Hells Hole Spring. This 2018 survey illustrates a remote wilderness where travel is limited to routes like the Badger Trl and Harden Cienega Rd, reflecting the specialized cattle-ranching and forest-service infrastructure of the region.