2011 Map of Pillars of Hercules

About this map

The Pillars of Hercules form the central geographical focus of this high-desert survey in Coconino County. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic verticality and limited accessibility, where transit is restricted to a handful of unpaved desert corridors. Principal access to the northern reaches is provided by Indian Rte 6, which navigates the high ground near Horse Corral Point. Further east, Indian Rte 6250 winds through the terrain, illustrating the sparse network of roadways that serve this portion of the Arizona wilderness. This map provides a technical view of a region defined more by its natural topography and drainage patterns than by human settlement, offering a clear record of the area's physical state in the early 21st century.