2017 Map of Black Mountain

About this map

Gila National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this high-altitude landscape, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of deep drainages and volcanic landforms. The namesake Black Mountain and Black Mountain Mesa dominate the central terrain, surrounded by named canyons such as Railroad Canyon, Wolf Hollow Canyon, and Christie Canyon. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a high density of man-made tanks, including Armijo Tank, Double Header Tank, and Trap Corral Tank, which supported the livestock industry and forest service operations in the early 21st century.