2017 Map of Dillon Mountain

About this map

The San Francisco River cuts through the high country of Catron County, anchoring a landscape defined by the borders of the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of water resources vital to this arid terrain, including Toriette Lakes and a series of livestock tanks like Joshua Tank and Shelby Tank. The topography is dominated by significant peaks such as Dillon Mountain, Geronimo Mtn, and the San Francisco Mountains. Geothermal activity is noted at Frisco Hot Spring and Upper Frisco Hot Springs along the river banks. Canyons such as Cottonwood Canyon and Joshua Canyon provide drainage for the surrounding mesas and ridges, while named springs like Bill Lewis Spring and Indian Spring mark critical water points for local wildlife and forest management.