2014 Map of Dane Canyon

About this map

The Mogollon Rim forms the dramatic centerpiece of this high-country survey, marking the geological boundary between the Coconino National Forest and Tonto National Forest. This escarpment defines the drainage patterns of the region, where waters gather in remote basins like Dude Lake or flow through deeply cut incisions such as Barbershop Canyon and Hells Gate Canyon. Near the southern edge, the residential development of Bonita Creek Estates sits at the base of these heights, linked by local routes like Fire Control Rd. The landscape is a network of named springs, including McFarland Springs and Fred Haught Spring, which have long served as vital water sources in the arid Arizona uplands. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the northern sections, crossing ridges such as Battleground Ridge and Turkey Pen Ridge, illustrating the area's evolution from a timber and ranching frontier into a premier recreational corridor.