2014 Map of Red Top Mountain

About this map

The high plateau country of the Mogollon Plateau dominates this landscape, where the settlement of Linden sits at the northern edge of the Sitgreaves National Forest. The map documents a rugged drainage network defined by deep canyons and prominent ridges, including McCleve Canyon and Telephone Ridge. The reliance on local water management in this arid environment is evident through the numerous named tanks, such as Yellowjacket Tank and Middle Cottonwood Tank, which supported ranching and forestry operations in the early 21st century. The prominent Mogollon Rim Rd serves as a primary transit artery across the timbered uplands of Juniper Ridge. Notable landmarks like Red Top Mountain and Hop Mtn provide significant vertical relief against the complex system of draws and canyons, including the winding Yellowstone Canyon and Bagnal Draw.