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1999 Map of Bonner Canyon

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Bonner Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking the high ground above the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. This 1999 revision captures a high-elevation environment dominated by the drainages of the Gila National Forest, where topography is defined by intricate canyon systems like Bonner Canyon and Black Canyon. Small-scale water management for ranching or forestry is evident in the numerous tanks scattered across the terrain, including Alligator Tank, Me Own Tank, and Meason Tank.

Cultural and geographic landmarks often carry personal or descriptive names, such as Me Own Hill and the adjacent Rastus Flats. The drainage pattern is complex, with South Diamond Creek and East Diamond Creek carving through the northern sections. Along the eastern edge, the topography drops toward Black Canyon Falls, while the southern reaches rise toward the peaks of Aspen Mountain. The map serves as a detailed record of this remote wilderness area before the turn of the millennium.