2014 Map of Copperplate Gulch

About this map

Eagle Cr serves as the central drainage for this high-elevation landscape within the Apache National Forest, cutting a deep path through the Graham and Greenlee county line. The terrain is defined by its mining and geological heritage, evident in names such as Copper Mountain, Copperplate Gulch, Gold Gulch, and Silver Basin. These labels, alongside the Coronado Incline near Coronado Mountain, suggest a history of resource extraction and steep-grade transport in the Arizona backcountry. Water sources like Hot Springs, Garcia Spring, and Smith Spring provide critical relief in this arid environment. The map details the complex drainage networks of Trujillo Canyon and Guswert Canyon, and highlights the isolation of landmarks like Turtle Mountain, accessible only via routes such as the Lower Eagle Creek Rd.