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2011 Map of Buckhead Mesa

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buckhead Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tonto Natural Bridge stands as the central landmark of this Gila County terrain, where the waters of Pine Creek carve through the geological formations of Buckhead Mesa. The landscape is a network of drainage systems and high plateaus, featuring prominent elevations like Black Mesa and Crackerjack Mesa. This 2011 survey documents a region defined by its water management and livestock history, evidenced by numerous named tanks such as Bradshaw Tank and White Hills Tank, along with established structures like Whiterock Corral.

Transportation through this portion of the Tonto National Forest is marked by routes like Fire Control Rd and Bradshaw Dr, while the Pine Trailhead provides a point of access for the northern reaches. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, from Horsethief Bench to Dead Cow Canyon, suggest a long history of ranching and frontier use. These labels provide researchers with a detailed look at the land's utility before the turn of the 21st century.