2018 Map of Brushy Canyon

About this map

Brushy Basin and the winding course of Sawmill Cr dominate this corner of Gila County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and named catchments. The mapping of water sources like Mountain Lion Spring and Post Office Tank highlights the critical importance of reliable water in this environment. The naming conventions of the tanks, such as Sycamore Tank, Mormon Tank, and Shorty Tank, often reflect the flora or the people who utilized these points in the early 21st century. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons, most notably Tanks Canyon and Sawmill Canyon, which direct the flow of seasonal runoff toward New Cr and Rocky Cr. This detailed 2018 survey provides a clear view of the ranching and natural resource infrastructure, where features like I S Hole mark specific landmarks in a complex topography.