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2011 Map of Carrizo SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Carrizo SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salt River and its major tributary, Carrizo Creek, dominate this Gila County landscape, carving through complex terrain marked by deep ravines like Abdoul Canyon and Alkali Canyon. In this arid region, water management is the primary human footprint, evidenced by a dense network of catchment features including Bill Schroeder Tank, Mesquite Tank, and John Moore Tank. These tanks and springs, such as Bonehead Spring and Warm Spring, were critical infrastructure for supporting livestock and land use in the early 21st century.

Industrial activity is centered at the Rim Pit and several unnamed mines, including Mine Tank Number Two. Prominent landmarks like Bull Butte and Cowboy Butte provide navigational anchors in the eastern half of the map, while Indian Rte 401 serves as the primary transit corridor. The map details a transition from high ridges down to the riverbed, where smaller flows like Little Trough Creek meet the larger drainage system.