The Gila River carves through this corner of the High Desert, defining the transition between Hidalgo and Grant counties. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas, notably the dramatic Gila Lower Box and the surrounding Black Mtn. Human presence in this arid environment is tied to water management and ranching, evidenced by the scattered network of tanks such as Mesa Tank and Tank Number 1, alongside seasonal watercourses like Seep Spring Draw.
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1954 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Steeple Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Redrock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Canador Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Cliff
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1990 · Willow Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1990 · Walker Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1990 · Steeple Rock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000