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2011 Map of Chrysotile

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chrysotile and the surrounding Gila County landscape are defined by a complex network of water management features and rugged uplands. The namesake settlement is linked to the broader region by Chrysotile Mine Rd, reflecting the area's industrial history. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Carol Spring Mountain and Timber Camp Mountain, while the southern reaches feature Jackson Butte near the settlement of Tucker.

Water security in this arid environment is evident through numerous named tanks and springs, including Timber Camp Tank, Pine Tree Tank, and Carol Spring. A series of detention basins, such as Detention Number Six and Detention Number Five, are situated along the Cienega Creek drainage, illustrating modern efforts to manage seasonal runoff. Lower-lying areas like Hess Flat provide a contrast to the high ridges, where Ash Creek and Hess Creek carve through the mountain landscape.