2018 Map of Bronco Gulch

About this map

The San Carlos River carves a central path through this arid landscape, defining the transition between the elevated Natanes Plateau to the north and the rolling basins to the south. Small outposts and named locales such as Rocky Junction and Allen Trap speak to a geography defined by intermittent water sources and high-desert terrain. Cattle ranching and land management are evident through the network of water features, including Rocky Tank, Freezeout Tank, and White Ledge Tank, which support activity in an otherwise water-scarce environment. In the heart of the area, Bronco Gulch and Warm Springs Flat offer rare breaks in the topography, while the winding course of Ash Cr and the depth of Kidde Canyon further illustrate the complex drainage patterns and erosion of the Arizona high desert.