2017 Map of Lilley Mountain

About this map

Papineau Grave marks a solitary point of human history in this remote section of the Gila National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Middle Fork Gila River and West Fork Gila River meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes across the Jerky Mountains and high plateaus like Jackson Mesa and Cub Mesa. This 2017 survey details the critical water sources that sustained early activity in the high country, including Lower Marrs Spring, Quentin Spring, and Lilley Park Spring. Significant landmarks such as Lilley Mountain and Lilley Park anchor the central portion of the map, while named canyons like Moonshine Canyon, Hells Hole Canyon, and Packsaddle Canyon illustrate the deep erosion patterns of the Mogollon Plateau.