2017 Map of Hillsboro Peak

About this map

The Black Range crest forms a natural divide across this high-elevation stretch of the Gila National Forest, where the border between Grant and Sierra counties follows the rugged ridgeline. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by deep drainages and prominent summits, including Hillsboro Peak and Sawyers Peak. High-altitude water sources like Iron Creek and Holden Prong carve through the terrain, creating complex canyon systems such as Bear Trap Canyon and Noonday Canyon. A single primary corridor, Route 152, winds through the southern portion of the map, crossing the range at Emory Pass. This crossing remains a critical point of transit through the Gila, providing access to landmarks like Thumb Ridge and the drainages of Dry Gallinas Canyon and Silver Creek Canyon.