2011 Map of Bylas

About this map

Bylas stands at the southwestern edge of this high-desert landscape, situated along the Gila River and Indian Rte 105. This region is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks that stretch toward the northeast, including McKinney Mountain and China Peak. The land is dotted with vital water sources such as Rattlesnake Spring, Cane Springs, and numerous stock tanks like Midway Tank and Pasture Tank, which support the remote Diamond Bar Ranch. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the winding courses of Salt Creek and Long Creek, cutting through landmarks like Yellowjacket Canyon and Grapevine Canyon. From the Arizona Highway Department Maintenance Yard in the south to the Sampson Windmill further north, the map documents a sparse but essential human infrastructure built around the challenges of the arid Arizona terrain.