2021 Map of Payson South

About this map

Payson serves as the central hub of this Gila County landscape, characterized by its transition from a compact town center to the surrounding ranchlands and wild terrain of the Tonto National Forest. The map documents a blend of civic infrastructure, such as the Gila County Superior Court and the Gila Community College Payson Campus, alongside deep-rooted local history at the Payson Pioneer Cem and Fort McDonald. To the south and east, the geography becomes more defined by water management and natural landmarks, including Star Valley and Round Valley. Significant topographic features like Oxbow Hill, Bishop Nose, and Monument Peak punctuate the horizon, while an extensive network of tanks and springs, such as Peach Orchard Spring and Jackson Tank, reveal the critical importance of water resources in this arid environment.