2017 Map of Gila Hot Springs

About this map

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument stands as the primary cultural landmark at the northern edge of this territory, where the W Fork Gila River and E Fork Gila River converge. This 2017 survey details the rugged hydrologic network of the Gila National Forest, centered around the settlement of Gila Hot Springs. The landscape is defined by its numerous thermal and seasonal water sources, including the Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Spring, Hidden Spring, and River Spring. To the south, the terrain rises toward Alum Mtn and the canyons of Apache Cr, while the remote settlement of El Rincon sits near the winding main stem of the Gila River. Local history and ranching roots are evident in named landmarks like Montoya Pasture and the intricate system of cattle tanks such as Picket Corral Tank and Split Tank.