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2014 Map of Gisela

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gisela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gisela and the surrounding high-desert terrain of the Tonto Basin define this landscape within the Tonto National Forest. The settlement of Rye sits at the western edge along the S Beeline Hwy, a critical artery for this region of Gila County. To the south, Jakes Corner marks the junction of the Beeline and State Hwy 188. The map documents a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons, with prominent features such as Tonto Creek and Rye Creek carving through the basin.

From the peaks of Sierra Ancha and Haycox Mtn to the depths of Cocomunga Canyon and The Box, the geography is characterized by rugged drainage patterns like Oxbow Gulch and Midget Draw. Local land management and ranching history are evidenced by numerous named water features, including Lower Barnhardt Tank, Black Mountain Tank, and Coulee Tank, which remain vital landmarks for navigating this arid environment.