2014 Map of Maple Peak

About this map

Maple Peak rises as a central landmark in this high-altitude borderland between Arizona and New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Apache National Forest and the Gila National Forest, where steep drainages like Hobo Canyon and Buzzard Canyon carve through the high plateaus. The distribution of livestock water sources, such as Hobo Number Three Tank and Liza Tank, points to the region's historical reliance on seasonal grazing. Higher elevations are marked by prominent summits including Charlie Moore Mountain and Webster Mountain. The map reveals a complex system of remote mesas, notably Smoothing Iron Mesa and J Lazy H Mesa, accessible only by rugged forest routes like Smoothing Iron Rd. This 2014 survey documents the enduring ranching infrastructure and wilderness boundaries of the eastern Gila wilderness area.