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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

Tonto National Forest land defines this landscape, where the prominent Naegelin Rim overlooks a complex system of canyons and mountain springs. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts between Gordon Canyon and Hog Canyon, supporting a network of water sources vital for both the local ecosystem and human use, including Saunders Spring, McInturff Spring, and several named tanks like Oxbow Mountain Tank.

Evidence of recreation and small-scale infrastructure appears throughout the area, from the Pleasant Valley Airstrip to the Alderwood Recreation Site and Haigler Canyon Recreation Site. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Naegelin Spring and Gruwell Spring, suggests a landscape shaped by water management in an otherwise arid environment. This map details the transition from high rim country down toward Crouch Mesa, documenting a period when four-wheel-drive trails provided the primary access to these remote canyon reaches.