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2004 Map of Oxbow Mountain

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Oxbow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Tonto National Forest defines the character of this rugged landscape, where high-country drainage systems like Haigler Creek and Cherry Creek carve deep into the Arizona terrain. The map captures a high-elevation network of canyons and springs that supported early ranching and transit through Gila County, most notably seen in the path of the Chamberlain Trail. This historic route winds through the western portion of the sheet, passing landmarks such as Oxbow Mountain and numerous stock tanks including Fillmore Tank and Bar X Tank.

Remote family names and isolated markers are found throughout the canyons, such as Naegelin Canyon and McInturff Spring, pointing to the area's history of homesteading and resource use. A solitary Grave in the central section and scattered Prospects and a Gravel Pit further south indicate the sparse but permanent human footprint in this wilderness. The transition from the high ridges of Crouch Mesa to the complex drainages of Marsh Creek illustrates the intricate topography of the Mogollon Rim country.