2014 Map of Holy Joe Peak

About this map

Blake Place serves as a lone human landmark in this section of Pinal County, where the landscape is defined by the branching drainages of the Galiuro Mountains. The terrain is a complex network of deep cuts including Aravaipa Canyon and Holy Joe Canyon, through which Aravaipa Cr and the Holy Joe Wash flow. This 2014 survey documents a region characterized by specialized land use, evidenced by named areas like Holy Joe Pasture and landmarks such as Mining Mtn. The naming conventions found throughout the quadrangle, from Negro Henry Canyon to Skeleton Canyon, suggest a deep layer of local history and early ranching or prospecting activity. Strategic water points like Moffit Tank and Buzzard Roost Spring are critical features in this arid environment, marking the traditional infrastructure required for movement and survival in the high desert.