2014 Map of Greenback Creek

About this map

Tonto National Forest land dominates this landscape in central Arizona, where high desert mesas meet the waters of Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The map reveals a rugged terrain defined by significant elevation changes, from the prominent Sierra Ancha range in the east to the expansive Tonto Basin in the west. A network of seasonal springs and storage tanks, such as Cactus Butte Spring and First Basin Tank, suggests the importance of water management for local ranching and land use. Local landmarks like Cline Mesa and Methodist Mesa rise above the drainage of Greenback Creek, while transportation is limited to the winding A-Cross Rd and State Hwy 188. This survey documents the intersection of high-country topography and modern water infrastructure in Gila County.