2014 Map of Promontory Butte

About this map

Christopher Creek and the surrounding high-country settlements define this portion of the Mogollon Rim, where the landscape drops sharply from the Mogollon Plateau into the dramatic drainages of the Tonto National Forest. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of water resources essential to the region's ranching and residential history, from Horton Spring in the north to the Bear Flat Trail Tank in the south. The transition from the high rim at Promontory Butte down to the valley floors is marked by numerous draws and canyons, including Thompson Draw and Bearhide Canyon. The presence of Schoolhouse Tank and established ranching sites like Hunter Creek Ranch reflects the enduring human footprint in a region defined by its vertical relief. State Hwy 260 serves as the primary artery connecting these isolated communities, winding past Little Green Valley and Kohls Ranch.