2018 Map of Orange Butte

About this map

Little Franks sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape where the borders of Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise counties converge. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Peloncillo Mountains, punctuated by landmarks like San Simon Peak and the namesake Orange Butte. This 2018 survey reveals a network of dry watercourses and essential water storage points vital to the region's ranching or wildlife history, including Tule Tank and Bear Sign Tank. Narrow canyons such as Tule Wells Canyon and Old Camp Canyon cut through the volcanic ridges, suggesting a landscape shaped by drainage patterns like Sands Draw. Remote and sparsely settled, the area is accessible only by rugged routes like N Indian Springs Rd in the southeast corner, reflecting the enduring isolation of this corner of the Arizona-New Mexico borderlands.