2021 Map of Red Top Mountain

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest covers this section of the Mogollon Plateau, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of canyons and ridges. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous man-made tanks and natural springs such as Yellowstone Tank, Hop Spring, and Turkey Spring. These water sources are critical landmarks in a terrain carved by Yellowstone Canyon, Hog Spring Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon. The elevation rises toward prominent high points including Red Top Mtn and Hop Mtn. Transportation through this complex topography relies on established routes like the Rim Road and the Mogollon Rim Rd, which follow the natural contours of the plateau edge. The map illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by forestry and livestock requirements, where named features often denote specific drainage basins and reliable water points for travelers and residents.