2011 Map of Picacho Colorado

About this map

Picacho Colorado and the neighboring settlement of Gleason Flat anchor this high-desert landscape in Gila County, where the Salt River carves a deep path through the terrain. The presence of the Gleason Flat Catchment and numerous livestock tanks, such as Medicine Butte Tank and Cypress Pasture Tank, reflects the essential water management required for ranching and land use in this arid region. Significant geographic features include the prominent Mustang Ridge to the northwest and the volcanic profiles of Medicine Butte and Canyon Creek Butte. This survey also documents the network of remote transportation routes, including Indian Rte 290 and Indian Rte 29, which connect these isolated outposts. Water sources like Albert Spring and Cedar Spring provide critical landmarks in a territory defined by deep draws and seasonal washes like Mud Springs Draw and Ash Creek.