2004 Map of Cane Springs Mountain

About this map

The Mazatzal Wilderness dominates this portion of the Tonto National Forest, where high mesas and deep canyons characterize the Gila County landscape. This 2004 revision reveals a terrain defined by water scarcity and cattle ranching history, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks and corrals scattered across the drainage basins. Notable features like Cane Springs Mountain and the steep walls of Hells Hole stand above the complex network of ridges. The Verde River flows along the southwestern corner, serving as a primary hydrological anchor for the region. Movement through this landscape is traced by the Arizona Trail and the Hieroglyphic Trail, which provide access to more remote points like Hogan Gorge and Polles Mesa. The presence of the Arizona Powerline and the Camp Road contrast the deep wilderness with essential regional infrastructure and access routes.