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1990 Map of Oxbow Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Oxbow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Naegelin Rim dominates the landscape of the Tonto National Forest in this central Arizona survey, where the high mesa country transitions into deep drainages. The area is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, including numerous stock tanks such as Fillmore Tank, Mexican Tank, and Dry Creek Trough Tank, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water sources for ranching. Small-scale human activity is centered around the Pleasant Valley Airstrip and recreational outposts like Haigler Canyon Recreation Site and Alderwood Recreation Site.

Remote settlements and landmarks such as Gillette and a lone Grave south of the airstrip provide points of interest for local historians. The map captures a rugged terrain of canyons and mesas, with Cherry Creek Canyon and Hog Canyon cutting through the southern plateau of Crouch Mesa. A distinct Trans Line and several 4WD tracks and pack trails cross the topography, showing the limited but vital transit routes through this portion of Gila County.