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2014 Map of Guthrie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The confluence of the Gila River and the San Francisco River anchors this high-desert landscape in Greenlee County. In the northern reaches, the town of Clifton sits along the canyon floor, while smaller outposts like Maques Place and Aragon Place are tucked into the drainages of Frisco Canyon and the Gila. The terrain is defined by the elevation gains of the Black Hills and the Peloncillo Mountains, culminating at Guthrie Peak.

Historically significant features including Gillard Hot Springs and the settlement at Guthrie highlight the early importance of water and transit in this arid region. Cattle ranching and early travel routes are evidenced by the numerous named tanks and canyons, such as Tollhouse Canyon and Stock Pen Canyon, which provided critical infrastructure for the local economy. The network of local roads, including Gilliard Hot Springs Rd and High Tank Rd, follows the natural contours of the complex canyon systems.