2021 Map of Picacho Colorado

About this map

Mustang Ridge defines the northern reaches of this landscape within the Tonto National Forest, where a network of remote tanks and springs supports cattle ranching in an arid environment. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts as it descends toward the Salt River Valley, where the Salt River carves a deep path through the Salt River Canyon. Near Gleason Flat, the topography opens slightly, showing the rare level ground amidst the steep draws and ridgelines. Water management is a central theme of this 2021 survey, indicated by numerous man-made features like Medicine Butte Tank Number Two, Quail Tank, and Blacktail Tank. These water sources, along with natural features such as Albert Spring and Cedar Spring, are critical markers for anyone tracing historical land use or grazing patterns in Gila County.