2020 Map of Negrito Mountain

About this map

Negrito Mtn rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of tanks, canyons, and high plateaus within the Gila National Forest. This high-altitude drainage system is centered on the confluence of Gilita Cr, Willow Cr, and the Middle Fork, where names like School Canyon and Cooper Canyon reflect the local topography. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this arid environment, documented by numerous named stock tanks such as Rocker Tank, Luckey Tank, and the Negrito Pasture Tank. Human presence is marked by a grid of forest service roads, including the prominent Bursum Rd and Loco Mountain Rd, which provide access to remote landmarks like Adam Hoague Lake and the marshy Burnt Cabin Cienega. Large upland features like Iron Creek Mesa dominate the southern half of the quadrangle.