2014 Map of Orange Butte

About this map

Little Franks occupies a central position in this arid landscape where the boundaries of Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including the namesake Orange Butte and the towering San Simon Peak. To the north, Mt Rayburne and Winchester Peak overlook a network of seasonal water features and drainage systems like Sands Draw and Indian Tanks. This 2014 survey documents the persistence of isolated ranching and water infrastructure in the high desert, evidenced by names such as Tule Tank, Bear Sign Tank, and Old Camp Canyon. The presence of Indian Springs Rd in the southeast corner provides one of the few named access routes through this complex topography of ridges and washes, where elevation changes abruptly from the floor of Midway Canyon to the summit of Midway Peak.