2011 Map of Rattlesnake Spring

About this map

Phillips Ranch and Frank Davis Ranch anchor the lower elevations of this high-desert landscape in Greenlee County, where the terrain rises toward the prominent heights of Sunset Peak and Brushy Mountain. The area is characterized by an extensive network of livestock water management features, including the High Mesa Tank, Buzzard Roost Tank, and Lambing Camp Tank, which support the remote ranching operations scattered throughout the canyons. Settlement patterns are sparse, defined largely by operational sites such as Silver Basin Corral and the Gap Holding Corral near Rattlesnake Gap. This 2011 survey details the rugged drainage systems of Rustlers Canyon and Black Jack Canyon as they feed into Lyda Creek, illustrating how water sources like Rattlesnake Spring and Gold Spring dictate the utility of the land for grazing and habitation in this corner of Arizona.