2018 Map of Chrysotile

About this map

Chrysotile sits at the heart of this rugged landscape within the Tonto National Forest in Gila County. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the depths of Hess Canyon and Tanks Canyon to the summits of Carol Spring Mtn and Timber Camp Mtn. This area is historically tied to asbestos mining, evidenced by the presence of Chrysotile Mine Rd winding through the terrain. Water management is a central theme of the modern landscape, with an extensive network of tanks such as Highway Tank, Carol Tank, and a series of numbered detention structures like Detention Number Five designed to capture runoff. To the south, Hess Flat provides a relatively level break near Jackson Butte before the land drops away into Sedal Canyon.