2018 Map of Dane Canyon

About this map

The Mogollon Rim forms a massive geological divide across this portion of central Arizona, separating the Coconino National Forest on the high Mogollon Plateau from the Tonto National Forest below the escarpment. This high-country landscape is defined by its water sources and historical transit routes, including the General Crook Trail which follows the rim edge and the Arizona National Scenic Trail cutting through the western section. Dozens of named springs and tanks, such as Pinchot Spring and Backhoe Tank Number Six, indicate the critical nature of water management in this arid timberland. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainage systems, where deep cuts like Houston Draw and Maverick Canyon drop away from ridges like Turkey Pen Ridge, illustrating the challenging terrain that early foresters and ranchers navigated.