1998 Map of Harden Cienega

About this map

The San Francisco River snakes through the northern reaches of this borderland survey, marking a dramatic transition between the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest. This high-desert landscape is defined by its water management, evidenced by dozens of catchment basins like 2 O'Clock Tank, Hade Springs Tank, and Mule Creek Tank. The terrain is characterized by massive flat-topped features such as Table Top Mesa, Dix Mesa, and Burnt Stump Mesa, punctuated by the distinctive spire of Chimney Rock. Stock raising history is visible in the network of working structures scattered throughout the canyons, including the Arizona Antelope Corral, Horse Range Corral, and Prospect Corral. The map meticulously records the intersection of Greenlee Co and Catron Co at the Arizona and New Mexico state line, illustrating the complex geography of the American Southwest.