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2021 Map of Gila Box

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gila Box
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Gila River carves a complex path through this corner of Graham County, defining a landscape dominated by dramatic relief and remote waterways. At the center of this terrain lies the Gila Box, where the river meets the mouth of Bonita Cr and passes near the curiously named Rail End. To the south and east, the Peloncillo Mountains rise sharply, punctuated by a series of high-altitude water sources including Coyote Tank and Corner Tank.

Remote access is marked by historical routes such as Old Safford Rd and Solomon Pass Rd, which skirt the edges of deep drainage systems like Midnight Canyon and Deadman Canyon. The presence of Wire Corral Mesa and several named cattle tanks suggests a long-standing reliance on the area for ranching, even as the steep canyons of Phillip Canyon and Bill Canyon maintain their isolation. This survey provides a clear view of the hydraulic and topographic features that have governed land use in the high desert.