2018 Map of Promontory Butte

About this map

Kohls Ranch and the small mountain settlements of Bear Flat and Christopher Creek anchor this study of the Gila County high country. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic elevation change of the Mogollon Rim, which separates the Mogollon Plateau to the north from the canyon-riven lands of the Tonto National Forest below. Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the General Crook trail and the Zane Grey Hwy, reflecting the era's transition from historic pack trails to modern scenic corridors. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the numerous named stock tanks and springs, such as Horton Spring and Mescal Ridge Tank Number Two. The map also captures the seasonal recreational character of the region, specifically noted by the Promontory Snowmobile Loop winding near Promontory Butte.