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2018 Map of Oxbow Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Oxbow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Haigler Creek serves as a central landmark in this portion of the Tonto National Forest, where the rugged terrain of the Arizona High Country is defined by a complex network of canyons and high mesas. The landscape is characterized by prominent vertical relief, notably at Oxbow Mtn and along the Naegelin Rim, which overlooks deep drainages like Naegelin Canyon and Colcord Canyon. Historical movement through this difficult territory is evidenced by established routes such as the Chamberlain Trl and various Forest Service roads that connect isolated points like the Pleasant Valley Airstrip.

Water sources are critical features on this sheet, with numerous named springs and tanks supporting the region, including McInturf Spring, Lost Salt Spring Number One, and Steve Tank. The presence of Haught Xing and family-named landmarks like Saunders Canyon and Gruwell Canyon suggests a history of ranching and early settlement tied to the available riparian corridors. To the south, Crouch Mesa and Mexican Canyon further illustrate the broken, high-desert topography of Gila County.