2018 Map of Red Top Mountain

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers this portion of the Mogollon Plateau, a landscape defined by its network of deep canyons and volcanic ridges. Water sources are critical identifiers in this arid environment, marked by a series of springs and tanks including Box Spring, Yellowstone Tank, and Telephone Spring. The topography is dominated by prominent elevations such as Red Top Mtn and Hop Mtn, while the Lookout Connector indicates the presence of forest management and fire observation infrastructure. Numerous canyons like Walnut Canyon and Cub Canyon carve through the plateau, creating a complex terrain that has historically influenced travel and land use in Navajo County. The arrangement of stock tanks like Yellowjacket Tank and Middle Cottonwood Tank suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal grazing and resource management within the national forest boundaries.