2011 Map of Leonard Canyon

About this map

Leonard Canyon and the high desert terrain of the Mogollon Rim define this landscape, where deep drainages and cattle ranching history intersect. Sparse water sources such as Limestone Spring, Chavez Spring, and Spaulding Spring provided vital support for isolated outposts like Wiggins Ranch and Hugh Barr Ranch. The area's transit patterns are marked by historic river crossings, including Macks Crossing and Victorine Crossing, which connect ridges like Cave Ridge and Cart Ridge. A complex network of Forest Service roads, such as FS RD 96, winds through the canyons and draws, reflecting the area's ongoing use for land management and ranching. The presence of numerous tanks, including Wilkins Trick Tank and Second Chance Tank, highlights the engineered efforts to manage seasonal runoff in this arid environment.