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2013 Map of Harden Cienega

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Harden Cienega
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Harden Cienega sits at a critical junction of boundaries and landscapes, where the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest meet along the state line between Arizona and New Mexico. This region is defined by the drainage of the San Francisco River and a complex network of canyons, including Copperas Canyon and Lloyd Canyon. The terrain rises from these watercourses to high plateaus like Antelope Mesa, End Mountain Mesa, and Burnt Stump Mesa.

Water management is the most visible sign of human footprint in this high-elevation wilderness, with dozens of named tanks such as Tiger Tank and Bear Up Tank scattered across the ridges to support local livestock and wildlife. Significant peaks like Baldy Mtn and the Sierra Aguilada provide topographic context for the numerous draws and canyons, including the uniquely named Beef Eater Canyon and Sixshooter Canyon.