2021 Map of Big Willow Spring Canyon

About this map

The high desert landscape of Apache County is defined here by the winding course of Big Willow Spring Canyon, a region where the availability of water dictated human movement and settlement. At the southeastern edge of the quadrangle, the small settlement of White Rock sits near the intersection of Indian Rte 9051, representing one of the few concentrated areas of residence in this arid environment. The map details an intricate network of water sources vital for local life, ranging from the Toh Del Toshi Hydrant and Toh Del Toshi Spring in the northeast to the poignantly named Looking for Water Spring. These points, along with Big Willow Spring and Sunrise Spring, are connected by a sparse system of rural routes and Indian Routes such as Indian Rte 9056, illustrating the enduring reliance on scattered natural resources within the expansive canyon terrain.