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1999 Map of Rice Ranch

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Rice Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Rice Ranch serves as a lone point of habitation in this high-altitude landscape within the Gila National Forest, where the topography is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Mogollon Mountains. The map illustrates a rugged network of canyons and mesas, including Rain Creek Mesa and Mud Spring Mesa, which separate the deep channels of Sacaton Creek and Mogollon Creek. These waterways provide critical corridors through the protected Gila Wilderness, as seen along the winding Sacaton Trail.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through a series of named catchments such as Pipeline Tank, Pipe Tank, and Trail Tank, which support cattle or forest management operations. A lone Mine located near the headwaters of Bain Creek suggests historical mineral exploration, while prominent peaks like Haystack Mountain and Seventyfour Mountain dominate the skyline. The map also delineates the high-country boundary where the Glenwood Ranger District meets the divide between Catron and Grant counties.