2014 Map of Buzzard Roost Mesa

About this map

Tonto National Forest land defines this central Arizona landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions between mesas and deep drainages. The area is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, including Fred Tank, Pasture Tank, and Buzzard Roost Mesa Tank Number One, which support the remote livestock operations of Gila County. In the northeastern corner, the edge of the Young settlement is visible near Walnut Creek Rd, providing a rare point of human habitation in a quadrangle otherwise dominated by named canyons like Mine Canyon and Breadpan Canyon. Landmarks such as Potato Butte and Cline Mesa serve as prominent navigational aids. Numerous water sources, including Thomas Spring and Clover Spring, highlight the vital importance of natural springs in this arid environment, while features like Peters Corral Canyon reflect the local ranching heritage.