2011 Map of Cane Springs Mountain

About this map

The Mogollon Rim anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the plateau drops away toward The Gorge. This high-elevation country in Gila County is defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas, including Hardscrabble Mesa and Whiterock Mesa. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous tanks and springs such as Cane Spring, Big Spring, and the Hieroglyphic Tanks. The terrain is marked by sharp relief, with Hieroglyphic Canyon and Greenhorn Canyon cutting through the ridges. Named features like Saddle Corral and Road Ridge suggest a history of ranching and movement through the breaks. Cane Springs Mountain stands as a central topographic prominence, surrounded by named landforms like Bull Tank Mesa and Hells Neck Ridge, illustrating the detailed nomenclature used by locals and surveyors to navigate this broken ground.