2011 Map of Oxbow Mountain

About this map

Bar X Ranch stands as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape of Gila County, defined by a complex network of canyons and water management features. The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, from the heights of Oxbow Mountain and the Naegelin Rim to the depths of Colcord Canyon and Lost Salt Canyon. This 2011 survey reveals an environment focused on ranching and outdoor recreation, where historic movement is traced along the Chamberlain Trl and Homestead Rd. Water security is critical in this arid high country, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks such as Stolen Tank Number Two, Grasshopper Tank, and Mexican Hat Tank. Isolated aviation points like Pleasant Valley Airstrip and Waldrip Airstrip emphasize the area's limited accessibility, while the Haigler Canyon Campground and Alderwood Campground indicate its role as a destination for forest visitors near Haigler Creek.