1965 Map of Canteen Canyon

About this map

Mogollon Creek cuts through the high desert terrain of the Gila National Forest in this mid-1960s survey, where the rugged topography transitions into the protected Gila Wilderness. The landscape is defined by massive formations like Wild Horse Mesa and Mud Spring Mesa, with the southern reaches following the life-giving corridor of the Gila River. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Fort West Ditch, an Aqueduct, and numerous strategically placed infrastructure points such as Shelley Well and various water tanks.