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2018 Map of Guthrie

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Guthrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The San Francisco River and Gila River converge in this high-desert landscape of eastern Arizona, creating a network of steep canyons and thermal features. Near the northern boundary, the community of Clifton sits along the riverbanks, while the southern reaches are dominated by the rugged Black Hills and the Peloncillo Mountains. The confluence near Guthrie is marked by significant topographical relief, including Guthrie Mtn and the prominent Guthrie Peak.

Thermal activity is evidenced by Gillard Hot Springs along the Gila, a notable landmark in a region defined by its water management history. Numerous livestock tanks, such as Wilkerson Tank, Saddle Tanks, and Peach Tree Tank, are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of water catchment for ranching. Transportation corridors like the Coronado Trl and the Black Hills Back Country Byway navigate the complex terrain, connecting these isolated settlements and water sources through deep cuts like Tollhouse Canyon and Pumroy Canyon.