1986 Map of Juniper Mountains

About this map

Prescott National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-desert terrain, where the northern Santa Maria Mountains meet the southern edge of the Juniper Mountains. The landscape is defined by massive land grants and water management, evidenced by the large Luis Maria Baca Float No 5 boundary and a network of livestock tanks such as Pot Hole Tank and Bear Mountain Tank. These features suggest a historical reliance on cattle ranching in an arid environment. Steep topography rises from Long Canyon up to the expansive Juniper Mesa, punctuated by isolated summits like Gobbler Knob and Table Top Mountain. Notable water sources, vital for backcountry survival and industry, are scattered throughout the drainages, including Lee Spring, Mud Spring, and the perennial course of Walnut Creek.