2018 Map of Natanes Mountains NW

About this map

Natanes Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in Graham County, where a network of seasonal water sources and canyons defines the remote terrain. This 2018 survey documents a region where water management is critical, as evidenced by the numerous named catchments like Double Circle Tank, Bob Tail Tank, and Squaw Cr Tank. These features, often located near drainages such as Sawmill Cr and Squaw Cr, reflect the historical and ongoing importance of livestock and wildlife watering in the Arizona backcountry. Natural seeps such as Old Summit Springs, Bill Simms Spring, and Soldier Hole Spring are scattered across the slopes of the Natanes Mountains, marking vital points for anyone traversing the high ground between Skunk Canyon and Sawmill Canyon. The map preserves the names of these essential water points and the primitive roads, including Clover Rd and Co RD 1500, that connect this isolated section of the San Carlos Apache Reservation.