2011 Map of Bonner Canyon

About this map

Aspen Corral lies at the southern edge of this remote Grant County drainage, marking a point of human activity within a landscape of intersecting peaks and water-scarce draws. The terrain is defined by the significant passage of South Diamond Creek and Bonner Canyon, which collect runoff from surrounding heights like Spring Mountain and Aspen Mountain. For genealogists and local historians, the nomenclature of the area suggests early ranching and individual land claims, evidenced by features such as Me Own Hill, Rastus Flats, and Diamond Bar Canyon. The map reveals a reliance on isolated water improvements, including Alligator Tank and Me Own Tank, to sustain livestock and wildlife in the high desert. To the east, the canyon systems become increasingly complex, leading into the narrow Black Canyon Box and the steep terrain near Sheep Mountain.