2018 Map of Garfias Mountain

About this map

Garfias Mtn stands as a central landmark in this 2018 survey of the arid interior of Arizona, where the northern reaches of Peoria meet the sprawling southern slopes of the Buckhorn Mountains. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, such as Morgan City Wash and Bitter Cr, which have shaped the movement of people and livestock for generations. The presence of the Big Reef Mill near Rincon Basin points to the area's mining history, while numerous named water points like Saint Anthony Spring and Layton Tank highlight the critical infrastructure required for survival and industry in this environment. The boundary between Yavapai and Maricopa counties cuts through the rugged terrain of the Hieroglyphic Mountains, separating these high-desert ridges and canyons. To the east, the terrain rises toward Pikes Peak and drops into deep fissures like Hell Canyon.