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1988 Map of Mule Hoof Bend

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Mule Hoof Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Salt River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Gila County, defining the boundaries between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, the San Carlos Indian Reservation, and the Tonto National Forest. The topography is defined by sharp canyons and significant mineral interests, most notably near the Mule Hoof Bend where numerous mining operations appear. The eastern reach of the river is joined by Cibecue Creek and Coyote Creek, marking a landscape of extreme relief and remote resource extraction.

Industrial activity is concentrated at sites like the Apache Mine, Regal Mine, and the Fiber King Mine along the various canyon walls. In the southeast, the small settlement of Seneca serves as a local hub near Seneca Lake, anchored by the Jimana Inn. This 1988 edition reveals a rugged wilderness where primitive roads and trails are often the only way to reach isolated landmarks like Ash Mountain or the many spring tanks and mines scattered across the canyon complex.