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2017 Map of Harden Cienega

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Harden Cienega
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sierra Aguilada and the high desert plateaus of the Gila and Apache National Forests define this borderland where Arizona and New Mexico meet. The landscape is carved by the San Francisco River and its intricate network of drainages, including Coalson Canyon and Frisco Canyon. This terrain, dominated by mesas like Antelope Mesa and Table Top Mesa, reveals a long history of water management in a demanding environment.

Numerous livestock tanks and named springs, such as Indian Cave Spring and Lower Coulson Spring, are scattered across the quadrangle, reflecting the region's ranching heritage. Local landmarks carry evocative names like Sixshooter Canyon, Beef Eater Canyon, and Burnt Stump Mesa. The presence of School Canyon Tank and the namesake Harden Cienega Cr near the Harden Cienega Rd provide points of reference for those tracing the history of land use and navigation in this corner of the American Southwest.