2011 Map of McDonald Mountain

About this map

Star Valley sits at the edge of a complex network of canyons and ridges where high desert terrain meets the Rim of Green Valley. This 2011 survey documents a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and remote outposts, including the Old Rock House and Neal Cabin. These structures are critical markers for local historians, representing the human footprint in a region dominated by the drainage of Tonto Creek and Green Valley Creek. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching and transit, noted by numerous water tanks such as Sweetwater Tank and Brush Corral Tank. Geologic features like Hole in the Ground Canyon and peaks such as Wolverton Mountain and Squaw Nest Mountain create a jagged topography. Forest Service roads, including NF-371, provide the primary access through these canyons, linking various "pockets" like Houston Pocket and McDonald Pocket that likely served as natural enclosures or landmarks for early inhabitants and livestock.