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1999 Map of Holt Mountain

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Holt Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Pleasanton sits along the western edge of this 1990s revision, serving as a gateway to the steep canyons and high peaks of the Gila National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the complex drainage of Whitewater Creek and its southern fork, which carve deep into the Gila Wilderness. A history of high-country resource extraction is evident in the scattered mining sites found within the interior, such as Red Shaft and the Independence Mine located on the slopes of Sheridan Mountain.

Access to this remote region is defined by a network of trails and primitive routes, including the Whitewater Trail and Apache Trail. Ranching and water management are visible through numerous tanks and springs like the Shelton Canyon Windmill and Deer Park Spring. The presence of the Glenwood Landing Strip and Johnson Cabin further highlights the human footprint in an area characterized by sharp topographical features like Wilcox Peak and Skeleton Ridge.