2018 Map of Chrome Butte

About this map

McMillianville sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape within the Tonto National Forest. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and deep canyons, including the prominent Chrome Butte and the high ridges of Richmond Mtn and Apache Peaks. This area is characterized by a high density of named water sources, essential for survival and ranching in this arid Gila County environment. Numerous springs, such as Indian Garden Spring and Coburn Spring Number Two, are scattered throughout the hills, many bearing the names of local figures or descriptive traits like Stutter Spring and Slinkard Spring. A network of backroads, such as Haystack Butte Rd, provides the only access through the winding geography of Yankee Joe Canyon and the rocky outcrops of Chalky Butte. The map illustrates a landscape where seasonal water and topographic relief dictate the placement of human tracks and small outposts.