2017 Map of Mayhill

About this map

The mountain community of Mayhill sits at the confluence of several high-elevation drainages within the Lincoln National Forest, serving as a primary settlement point in this portion of the Sacramento Mountains. Life in this high-desert landscape centers on the Rio Peñasco, which snakes through the canyon floor alongside Rio Penasco Rd. The map reveals a high density of water management features essential for ranching and forest service operations, including the Parker Reservoir and numerous livestock tanks like the Big Canyon Tank and Jackson Trick Tank. Local history is anchored by the Mayhill Cem and Mountain Acres Cem, while the rugged geography is defined by deep cuts such as Sixteen Springs Canyon and the evocatively named Graveyard Canyon. These features illustrate a long-standing pattern of settlement and resource management in the Sacramento range.